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Four Arrested for Bangladesh Factory Collapse

29/04/2013

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Bangladesh Factory Collapse, Rescuing Worker, Photo by Solidarity Center

Alex Hamasaki, Student Intern Last Modified: 01:50 DST, 29 April 2013 DHAKA, BANGLADESH – Two factory bosses and two engineers were arrested in Bangladesh on Saturday, three days after the collapse of a factory that created low-cost garments for Western brands. The death toll has risen to 350 with many more being found alive. As […]

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China Earthquake Kills 189

25/04/2013

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Chinese Earth Quake, Photo by Wen Chuan

Alex Hamasaki, Student Intern Last Modified: 21:10 DST, 25 April 2013 YA’AN, CHINA – After a powerful earthquake on Saturday, China is continuing a massive rescue operation in the Sichuan province. The earthquake left at least 189 dead and more than 11,500 injured, reports BBC News. Thousands of survivors have been forced to seek refuge […]

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Undeterred by Threats North Korea Prepares for Missile Launch

22/04/2013

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North Korea Prepares for Rocket Launch, AP Photo David Guttenfelder

Ayanna Nahmias, Editor-in-Chief Last Modified: 23:19 p.m. EDT, 22 April 2013 SOUTH HAMGYEONG PROVINCE – Despite continued international pressure, North Korea is reported to have moved two short-range missile launchers to its east coast. In an apparent bid to save face, Kim Jong-un, the youthful North Korean leader, is pushing ahead with his plans to […]

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