At Least 17 Dead in India Festival Crush
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A deadly crush at a Hindu festival event in Kolkata, India, has resulted in at least 17 fatalities and numerous injuries.
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Speleologist Rescued Alive After 27 Hours Trapped in Sardinian Cave
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A rockslide blocked the entrance, trapping the 31-year-old Italian explorer until a large rescue team could free him.
Overweight Bulldog Sheds Pounds, Finds New Home
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Peggy-Sue, a 72-pound bulldog with significant health issues due to her weight, has successfully lost 18 pounds and has been adopted.
Kenya Reports 7 Ebola Cases, Including 3 Health Workers
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Three healthcare workers who cared for Kenya's first confirmed Ebola patient have tested positive for the virus, bringing the total number of infections to seven.
Two Charged in Ireland Arson Attack That Killed Four
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A man and a woman face court appearances following a fatal house fire.
7,000-Year-Old Skeleton Unearthed in Germany Becomes City's Oldest Grave
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Archaeologists discovered the Neolithic remains during excavation for a new school in Leipzig.
Albania Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas Against Demonstrators
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Students and other demonstrators have clashed with police in Tirana for five consecutive days, demanding government change.
Iranians Scavenge Luxury Goods from Sunken Ship in Strait of Hormuz
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Hundreds of individuals were seen collecting iPhones and French perfume from floating containers after a cargo ship sank.
Iranians Scavenge Floating Cargo After Strait of Hormuz Ship Sinks
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Hundreds gathered to collect iPhones and perfume after a Singapore-flagged vessel, reportedly carrying consumer goods, sank in the vital waterway.