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In Pictures: European countries mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

Here's a look in pictures at how the Holocaust was remembered around Europe on the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

27/01/2020

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Tourists film New Zealand volcano eruption from nearby boat

Police said more casualties were feared with rescue services unable to reach New Zealand's White Island as it remained too dangerous after the volcano sent a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air

09/12/2019

Iraq

More than 20 people killed in attack on protesters in Baghdad

The attack came mere hours after the United States moved against three Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary leaders, slapping financial sanctions on them over deadly attacks against protesters.

07/12/2019

Libya

Dead migrants wash up on Libya's coast after 'worst tragedy' of year

Around 150 African refugees and migrants perished off the Libyan coast on Thursday, in their apparent attempt to reach Europe.

27/07/2019

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Colombia: Heavy rains unleash deadly landslide

Heavy rains unleashed a landslide in a remote mountain town in southwestern Colombia on Sunday (April 21st), killing at least 14 people and injuring five more.

22/04/2019

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More than a dozen killed in high-rise building blaze in Bangladesh

The cause of the deadly fire was not immediately clear.

28/03/2019

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Church holds multi-faith service in memory of mosque attack victims

Worshipers in Christchurch attended a multi-faith memorial service on Thursday (March 21) held for those killed in gun attacks on two mosques during Friday (March 15) prayers.

21/03/2019

New Zealand

Who are the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings?

Some of the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings have started to be identified by government officials.

17/03/2019

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Ancient Maori war dance performed after New Zealand's deadly mosque attacks

An emotional Haka was performed on Saturday outside the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, where 41 died in Friday's attack on two of the city's mosques.

16/03/2019

Europe News

15th European Day of Remembrance of victims of terrorism

Victims, first responders and EU and governments representatives share experiences

11/03/2019

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Residents evacuate as flash floods hit southern Afghanistan

At least 20 people were killed by flash floods in southern Afghanistan's Kandahar province, the UN said Saturday, as heavy rains swept away homes and vehicles.

03/03/2019

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Former luxury home of drug lord Pablo Escobar is demolished

The 8-storey "Monaco" apartments, equipped with extensive garage space for Escobar's luxury car collection were a symbol of evil, Medellin Mayor Federico Gutierrez told journalists.

23/02/2019

United Kingdom

Thirty years of sorrowful ceremonies for Lockerbie

The small Scottish community holds its annual remembrance ceremony for the night 30 years ago when death fell from the skies.

21/12/2018

World News

Search for survivors of deadly mudslide

Rescuers in Brazil are searching for survivors of a mudslide in Rio state that has left at least ten people dead including a child

11/11/2018

World News

Man rescued after two days in capsized ferry

A man survived for two days in an air pocket of a capsized ferry on an African lake in a disaster that has claimed the lives of over 200 people

22/09/2018

Spain

Franco victims' remains exhumed from mass grave

Dozens of victims of Spain's dictator General Franco have had their remains exhumed from a mass grave near Valencia

29/08/2018

Ireland

Pope begs for forgiveness over child abuse 'betrayal'

The Pope has begged for God’s forgiveness for the “open wound” of church abuse in Ireland as he called for “firm and decisive” action to secure “truth and justice”.

26/08/2018

Italy

Who are the victims of the Genoa bridge collapse?

Hours after a section of one of the main roads linking France to Italy collapsed, at least 39 people have been confirmed dead as of Wednesday afternoon.

15/08/2018

Switzerland

Investigators try to find why Swiss plane crashed

Investigators do not yet know why a plane crashed in Switzerland on Saturday claiming the lives of all 20 people on board

05/08/2018

Greece

Greek fire claims 90th victim

An 85-year-old man has died in hospital after being burned in last months fire in the coastal town of Mati in Greece, bringing the number of fatalities to 90

05/08/2018