Day: April 18, 2016

South Sudan attackers’ raid leave over 200 dead, about 100 kidnapped in western Ethiopia

A raid carried out by attackers from South Sudan in western Ethiopia has left over 200 people dead, an Ethiopian official said. The official added that about 108 children were kidnapped. By Sunday afternoon, the number had risen to “208 dead and 75 people wounded” from a figure of 140 a day earlier, government spokesman… Read More South Sudan attackers’ raid leave over 200 dead, about 100 kidnapped in western Ethiopia

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Over 400 migrants feared dead as boat capsizes in Mediterranean Sea

Over 400 migrants were feared to have drowned today as they tried to cross the Mediterranean Sea by boat in a bid to reach Europe. Most of the victims were thought to have been fleeing Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea and had hoped to land in Italy. Somalia president, Sergio Mattarella, confirmed this morning there had… Read More Over 400 migrants feared dead as boat capsizes in Mediterranean Sea

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London’s Victoria train station issues major signal failure warning

Commuters are being warned to brace themselves for rush hour rail chaos following a major signal failure at Victoria station. Main line train operators warned that disruption would last the entire day due to the seriousness of the fault. A spokesman for Network Rail said seven of the station’s 19 platforms will be closed for… Read More London’s Victoria train station issues major signal failure warning

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