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El Nino batters Peru

The number of people killed in Peru following intense rains and mudslides has climbed to 72.

USA

Chuck Berry duck walks to the 'Promised Land' aged 90

Chuck Berry dies aged 90

World News

Peru battered by fatal floods and mudslides

Fatal floods kill and destroy in Peru

News

Ethiopia: Death toll in Addis Ababa rubbish dump landslide rises to 115

Emergency workers in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa searched through a mountain of garbage for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday as the death toll from a landslide at a rubbish landfill site ro

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Somalia

Deadly explosions rip through Somali capital

Somali police sources say two blasts in Mogadishu have killed more than ten people and wounded over a dozen.

USA

Music world mourns death of Sister Sledge singer Joni Sledge

Joni Sledge, one of the members of the group Sister Sledge, has died at the age of 60.

Italy

Bridge collapses onto motorway in Italy killing two

Two people have died and two others injured when a bridge collapsed onto a busy motorway near Ancona, Italy.

Afghanistan

Death toll mounts in ISIL-claimed Afghan hospital attack

At least 49 people are confirmed dead and dozens are wounded following a gun and bomb attack on a military hospital in Kabul.

Guatemala

Guatemala in shock after fire horror at children's home

The country has declared three days of national mourning after at least 22 young girls died in a fire at a home for vulnerable teenagers and children. Police are investigating claims of arson.

Germany

Tears flow as Berlin's baby polar bear dies

Four-month-old Fritz, who was born in captivity in Berlin, has died of complications from a liver inflammation.

United Kingdom

George Michael died from natural causes

Officials in the UK say there is no need for further inquiries into the death of the 53-year-old, who rose to stardom in the 1980s with his group Wham!, before embarking on a successful solo career.

Belgium

Zeebrugge ferry disaster remembered

Memorial events have taken place on both sides of the English channel to mark the 30th anniversary of the Zeebrugge ferry disaster.

USA

Bill Paxton - cause of death revealed

The exact cause of death of the late Hollywood actor Bill Paxton has been revealed with the publishing of his death certificate.

Philippines

Philippines: Ex-policeman links Duterte to 200 deaths

A retired policeman told a Senate hearing in the Philippines on Monday that he killed nearly 200 people as part of a “death squad” under the country’s now President, Rodrigo…

Philippines

Philippine soldiers recover remains of beheaded German hostage

In a shallow grave, Philippine soldiers have found the remains of a German man beheaded by IS-linked militants Abu Sayaff last week.

Haiti

Haiti's ex-president Rene Preval dies at 74

The former Haitian president Rene Preval has died at the age of 74.

Ireland

"They were babies" - remains found in Irish church home's sewers confirmed as human

The remains of hundreds of babies, ranging from new-borns to three-year-old toddlers, have been confirmed as lying in the sewers of a former church-run home for unmarried mothers in Ireland.

France

Icon of world and French football Raymond Kopa dies aged 85

Tributes have been pouring in for Raymond Kopa, the stylish playmaker and poster boy for a generation of footballers, who has passed away.

Kenya

Drought in Kenya a catastrophe waiting to happen, warns UN

An SOS has been sent out by the UN over the growing threat posed by a drought in Kenya.

Italy

Italy: two migrants die in 'Great Ghetto' fire

Two African men die in a blaze in southern Italy's 'Great Ghetto' migrant camp.