At least 68 killed, more than 70 feared dead after boat capsizes off Yemen
Many of those killed were Ethiopian nationals, the agency said, attempting a dangerous journey that has claimed hundreds of lives to the Gulf Arab countries by way of war-torn Yemen.
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N.Y. Man, 25, Who Had Plans to Propose to His Girlfriend, Was Shot and Killed While in Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny Concert
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News24
3 hours ago
- News24
Israel kills ‘one of Gaza's bravest journalists', claims he was Hamas cell leader
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Washington Post
4 hours ago
- Washington Post
Six die in fire in Charles County, Md.
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