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Sierra Leone mudslide: Residents evacuate in fear of second mudslide

Sierra Leone mudslide: Residents evacuate in fear of second mudslide

Following the mudslide killing more than 400 people in Sierra Leone on August 14, the Regent area is being evacuated over fears of another deadly mudslide. Hundreds of people in the area near capital Freetown are still searching for lost relatives. Approximately 600 people went missing in one of Africas worst flood disasters. Soldiers and volunteers continue the search for bodies buried in the mudslide. Aid agencies fear corpses in the mud could contaminate water sources. Aug 19, 2017
Finland mass stabbing was a terror attack by Moroccan teen, police say

Finland mass stabbing was a terror attack by Moroccan teen, police say

The stabbing in Turku, Finland, killing two people and wounded eight was a terror attack. The suspected attacker is an 18-year-old Moroccan citizen. He was shot in the leg by police three minutes after the attack began and taking into custody. Police believe the attack was terror-related after receiving additional information. Five other people were arrested in connection to the attack. Aug 19, 2017
Far-right and counter-protesters clash in Barcelona after march for terror victims

Far-right and counter-protesters clash in Barcelona after march for terror victims

Far-right and anti-fascist protesters clashed during a rally commemorating the victims of the Barcelona terror attack. The far-right protesters marched along Las Ramblas boulevard shouting slogans against migrants and Muslims. Police tried to separate them from counter-protesters gathered a few hundred meters away. But they could not prevent physical fights between the groups. On August 17, a van plowed into crowds at Las Ramblas, killing 14 and injuring many more. Aug 19, 2017
Steve Bannon is out at White House

Steve Bannon is out at White House

Bannons exit as Trumps chief strategist comes three weeks after retired Gen. John Kelly became chief of staff. The White House says Bannons departure is a mutual agreement between Bannon and Kelly. Aug 19, 2017
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