Fire at Russian Gas Chemical Plant Kills 15
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A blaze at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's Far East has resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals, according to plant management.
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Nepal Dam Obliterated by Floodwaters in Dramatic Footage
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Eyewitness video shows a hydroelectric dam under construction being overwhelmed and destroyed by powerful floodwaters in Nepal.
Scottish Couple Denied Bail in Australia Over Large Ketamine Bust
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A man and woman from Edinburgh face drug supply charges after police seized over 100 kilograms of suspected ketamine.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Rages, Prompting Calls to Delay School Reopening
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Parents and teachers in the Ituri province, the epicenter of the fast-moving outbreak, are concerned about the safety of children and educators.
Killer of Scottish Schoolgirl Caroline Glachan Dies in Prison
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Donna Marie Brand, who was serving a life sentence for the 1996 murder, died at Forth Valley Hospital.
British Nurse Among Hundreds Missing After Nepal Floods
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A flash flood, described as a 'tsunami from the sky,' has devastated parts of Nepal, leaving hundreds missing, including a British nurse on a pilgrimage.
Flash Flood Devastates Nepal-Tibet Border Region
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Hundreds confirmed dead or missing as BBC Verify traces the path of the destructive flood.
British Nurse Among Hundreds Missing After Nepal Flash Floods
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A British nurse on a pilgrimage to a sacred mountain is among dozens of UK nationals unaccounted for following devastating flash floods in Nepal, as fears grow for thousands of others.
Two Killed in Violent Incident at German School, Suspect Arrested
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An 18-year-old student and a man who intervened were killed in an incident near Berlin; authorities have detained a suspect.