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Overloaded boat capsizes in southern Philippines; at least 5 dead, 1 missing

MANILA, Philippines – A passenger boat overloaded with 55 people and heavy cargo has capsized in the southern Philippines, leaving at least five dead and one missing. Coast guard spokesman William Arquero said Friday it was unclear if more are missing because the unregistered vessel left Jolo island for nearby …

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Under-repair nuclear sub reportedly on fire in Russia

MOSCOW – Russian news agencies say a nuclear submarine that was under repair in a far northern port has caught fire. The reports of the fire by the state-run Tass and RIA Novosti cited only unnamed sources and Navy officials could not immediately be reached for comment on Tuesday. Tass …

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31 dead in head-on collision of bus, truck in Morocco

RABAT, Morocco – A fiery head-on collision between a semi-trailer truck and a bus carrying a delegation of young athletes in southern Morocco on Friday killed 31 people and injured nine, according to the state news agency and local media reports. The news agency quoted authorities saying the crash took …

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