"A packed passenger bus tumbled into a river near the Peruvian city of Trujillo early Saturday, killing at least 33 people, state media reported, citing regional authorities." Source: At least 33 …
Iran quake kills 37, injures more than 850
"A powerful earthquake struck southern Iran on Tuesday, killing at least 37 people but apparently sparing the nearby Bushehr nuclear plant from any damage, Iranian state-run media reported. At least …
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Helicopter crashes in Peru with 13 people on board
"Thirteen people are missing, feared dead, after a helicopter crashed in the Loreto region of Peru. French oil company Perenco, which had chartered the helicopter, said 'so far, no survivors had been …
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At least 35 people killed in India building collapse
"At least 35 people have died and dozens have been injured after an illegal building still under construction collapsed in western India, police said Friday." Source: At least 35 people killed in …
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Buenos Aires floods kill eight after torrential rain
"Eight people have died in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, and its suburbs after torrential rain caused flash floods. More than 155mm (6in) of rain fell overnight between Monday and Tuesday. Poor …
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Tanzania quarry collapse kills 14 in Arusha
"At least 14 people have been killed in an accident at a quarry in the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha, rescue officials say." Source: BBC News - Tanzania quarry collapse kills 14 in Arusha …
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Fire at Islamic school kills 13 boys in Myanmar
"A fire caused by faulty electrical equipment killed 13 boys at an Islamic school in Myanmar on Tuesday, the fire service said, although some Muslims voiced concern since it followed a wave of …
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Deadly tornado strikes Bangladesh
"At least 20 people were killed and more than 200 injured when a powerful tornado ripped through the southeastern district of Brahmanbaria in Bangladesh late Friday afternoon, officials …
Nevada military depot mortar explosion kills seven Marines
"A mortar explosion at a Army munitions depot in Nevada killed seven Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and injured eight other service members during a live-fire training exercise, military …
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Nigeria: Rescue effort for capsized Gabon-bound boat: 158 feared dead
"A boat carrying 160 people has capsized off Nigeria's coast, workers in charge of the rescue effort have said. So far only two people are known to have survived. " Source: BBC News - Nigeria: Rescue …
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