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Bangladesh factory fire kills 8; collapse toll hits 892
By Serajul Quadir and Ruma Paul DHAKA (Reuters) – Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed to 892. Continue reading
California wildfire: 1,900 on the lines as firefighters labor to limit damage
After the monstrous Springs Fire in California’s Ventura County tripled in size Friday, firefighters battled the blaze to 30 percent containment on Saturday, helped by the approach of cooler, wetter conditions battening down the flames. Continue reading
Communal clashes in Nigeria kill at least 39: police
ABUJA, Nigeria (Reuters) – Clashes between rival ethnic groups have killed at least 39 people in eastern Nigeria’s Taraba state since they erupted on Friday, police said. Members of the Jukun were marching through the small commercial town of Wukari to a funeral when an argument broke out with local Hausa and Fulani youths, which quickly degenerated into pitched battles with guns and machetes. Continue reading
Journey Guitarist Neal Schon — Battle With Ex-Mother-In Law Rages On
Girl can’t help it … she has a right to speak her opinion .. Continue reading
Russia: Psychiatric Hospital Fire Kills 38
A fire has swept through a psychiatric hospital near Moscow killing 36 people, emergency officials say. Continue reading
‘Severe’ Blaze Hits Birmingham Paper Mill
Around 100 firefighters are tackling a “severe” fire at a paper mill in Birmingham. Continue reading
Woman Killed In Fire Engine Crash In Dorset
A fire engine on its way to the scene of a fatal road crash collides with another vehicle, killing its female driver. Continue reading
Boy, 3, Is Third To Die In Devon House Fire
A three-year-old boy has died of his injuries following a house fire which also killed two teenagers, police have said. Continue reading
Derby Fire: Philpotts Face Jail Over Deaths
Mick and Mairead Philpott wait to discover how long they will spend in prison for starting a fire which left their children dead. Continue reading
