Land mine blasts inflicted casualties on North Korean troops in DMZ in recent months, South says
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Train Crash in India Leaves at Least 8 Dead and Dozens Injured
A freight train collided with a passenger train in eastern India on Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring 50 others, officials said.
At least 40 Indians die in a fire at a building housing foreign workers in Kuwait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire swept through a building that housed foreign workers in Kuwait early Wednesday, killing at least 40 Indian nationals and injuring more than 50, India’s external affairs ministry said. Local officials said the blaze appeared to be linked to code violations.
Fire at Thailand’s Chatuchak Weekend Market kills hundreds of puppies, rabbits, other animals
Hundreds of caged animals died on Tuesday after a fire struck Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the most famous markets in Thailand’s capital.
Fire at Thailand’s famous Chatuchak Weekend Market kills hundreds of caged animals
BANGKOK (AP) — Hundreds of caged animals died Tuesday after a fire struck Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the most famous markets in Thailand’s capital.
A volcano erupts on a central Philippine island, sending hundreds into evacuation centers
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A volcano belched a plume of ash and steam into the night sky in the central Philippines in a powerful explosion that sent more than 700 people fleeing to evacuation camps.
Singapore Airlines turbulence: doctor couple on SQ321 describes ‘mass casualty scenario’, aiding others despite injuries
When junior doctor Amos Chan woke up while on his flight from London to Singapore, he was lying in the aisle two rows behind his seat. That was when he realised he must have passed out.
SQ321 turbulence: Thai doctor hailed for leading evacuation to treat injured
Wichanya Burirak said it was chaotic with “all sorts of people walking and running around” as she and her colleagues waited on the tarmac to receive the aircraft, which touched down earlier than expected.