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Cause of major blaze in deprived area of Seoul to be investigated

A major fire broke out in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of Seoul early on Friday (January 16). The blaze was brought under control and fully extinguished about eight hours later, a fire official said with investigators...

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Floods kill ten in South Africa, triggering the closure of Kruger Park

Flooding triggered by torrential rains in northeastern South Africa claimed at least 10 lives overnight and forced the closure of the iconic Kruger National Park, officials said Thursday.

Africanews

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Golfers hold minute's silence for Swiss ski resort fire victims

Golfers at the Dubai Invitational paused to honor 40 victims of the Kranz Montana Ski Resort fire in Switzerland, including a young UAE-based player. The tribute was mirrored by skiers in Switzerland, uniting communities in remembrance.

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Another crane collapses in Thailand after 32 die previous day

Another crane collapses in Thailand less than 24-hours after a similar incident in the country killed dozens of people.

Al Jazeera

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Northern Kenya faces severe child malnutrition crisis

Parts of northern Kenya are facing one of the worst droughts in years, with communities enduring a third consecutive dry spell. Food shortages have worsened, leaving many children malnourished and vulnerable.

Al Jazeera

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At least 30 people killed in Thailand train derailment

At least 30 people were killed when a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in northeastern Thailand, at the site of a planned high-speed rail project intended to eventually link China with much of Southeast Asia.

France 24

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Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

In just nine days, wildfires have destroyed over 15,000 hectares of Argentina’s Patagonia, with hundreds of firefighters and volunteers continuing to battle the flames.

France 24

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At least 25 killed, dozens injured in Thailand train derailment

At least 25 people were killed and about 80 injured when a train derailed in northeastern Thailand on January 14 after a construction crane collapsed onto three carriages.

Reuters

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Swiss fire victims' lawyer seeks expansion of criminal probe

Switzerland's criminal investigation into a fire in a bar in the ski town of Crans-Montana should be broadened to include local authorities, a lawyer acting for some of the victims said, adding he would seek millions in compensation.

Reuters

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Avalanche tumbles above Juneau as residents evacuate

A small avalanche was seen tumbling down from above Juneau, Alaska, on Friday. Residents had been warned to evacuate when temperatures began to warm and rain began to fall after record snowfall.

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Aussie takes heavy machinery to fight wildfire

As Victoria, Australia, is engulfed in wildfires fueled by a heat wave, some Australians are fighting back. Luke Humphrey took this video while commandeering construction equipment to demonstrate “an example of when ordinary Aussies take...

The Weather Channel

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Reporter remembers saving animals a year after L.A. wildfires

One year after the devastating L.A. wildfires, CBS Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel remembers when she and her photographer rushed in to help a woman desperate to save her pet chickens and ducks as flames closed in on her home.

CBS America

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Philippines landfill collapse kills six, dozens remain missing

A search operation has entered its third day after a landfill collapsed at a waste facility in Cebu Province, central Philippines. At least six people have been confirmed dead, with dozens still missing and believed buried under debris.

Al Jazeera

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'Gut-wrenching': Australian bushfires expected to burn for weeks

Human remains were found in Australia's southeast where bushfires raging for days have razed buildings, cut power to thousands of homes and burned swaths of bushland, police said. The blazes are burning out of control during a summer hea...

Reuters

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City of L.A. has approved less than half of applications to rebuild after wildfires

This week marks one year since wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region. At least 31 people were killed, and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. Most have not been rebuilt. Andres Gutierrez reports.

CBS America

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Philippines: Dozens still missing in landfill collapse

Rescue workers are trying to find dozens of people trapped under a collapsed landfill in the Philippines. At least four people have been confirmed dead. The incident took place on Thursday, with more than 100 workers on site at the time.

Al Jazeera

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Philippines landfill collapse: Search and rescue operation underway

A deadly landfill collapse has left dozens of workers missing, as rescue teams struggle to reach those trapped under the debris.

Al Jazeera

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Owner of Swiss ski resort bar in custody after deadly fire

Jacques and Jessica Moretti, the couple who owns the Swiss ski resort bar where a deadly inferno broke out on New Year's Eve, were grilled by prosecutors for about six hours Friday. Jacques was then detained after he was deemed a flight ...

CBS News

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Manager of Swiss bar that caught fire, killing 40, held in custody

Investigators have said they believe sparkling candles atop champagne bottles started the fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana when they came too close to the ceiling.

Euronews

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Storm Goretti continues to cause travel mayhem in northern Europe

More than ten people have died in weather-related accidents across Europe this week with the latest deaths reported in Turkey where local media said five people had been killed.

Euronews

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Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall and icy conditions across Europe

Dangerous winter weather sweeps through western Europe - 5 people are dead and thousands stranded at airports.

Al Jazeera

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LA area wildfires' impact on wildlife, pets one year later

Wednesday marked one year since devastating wildfires broke out across parts of Los Angeles. At least 31 people were killed and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. Chris Ramon, President and CEO of Pasadena Humane, which pr...

CBS America

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Italy mourns Swiss bar fire victims with funerals

Italian schools observed a minute's silence in memory of the victims, while the schools attended by the teenagers who lost their lives suspended classes to "remember the young victims and express closeness to their families."

Euronews

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Los Angeles marks one year since devastating fires

California is remembering the devastating fires that ravaged parts of Los Angeles one year ago. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

CBS America

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16-story building under construction in Nairobi collapses

A multi-story building in Kenya’s capital Nairobi collapsed on Friday, leaving an unknown number of people trapped beneath the rubble.

Africanews

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Swiss Alps bar not inspected for five years prior to deadly fire

Local authorities in Crans-Montana admitted failing to conduct fire and safety inspections at Le Constellation bar, where a fire killed 40 and injured 116 during New Year celebrations.

Euronews

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Pressure mounts for answers over Swiss bar fire

Pressure is mounting for answers from the investigation into a New Year bar fire in a Swiss ski resort that killed 40 people, after authorities said they had now identified all the victims, most of whom were teenagers.

Reuters

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Switzerland begins repatriating bodies of fire victims

On New Year's Eve, dozens of people died in a bar fire while celebrating in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. With the names of those killed confirmed, demand for answers surrounding the disaster is growing louder.

DW News

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Power outages continue in Venezuela

Venezuela's acting president has invited the U.S. government to collaborate on an agenda of cooperation. The move comes after Nicolas Maduro and his wife were kidnapped from Caracas in a raid over the weekend, to face narco-terrorism cha...

France 24

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Authorities identify all 40 victims of Swiss Alps bar fire

The remaining 16 victims of a tragic New Year’s Eve blaze at a Swiss ski resort bar were identified on Sunday. A representative of Valais police confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire, which killed 4...

Euronews