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Death toll rises to two in Colombia mine blast
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Death toll rises to two in Colombia mine blast
February 6 10:07 PM
GUACHETA, Colombia (AFP)-Rescuers in Colombia on Friday found the bodies of two workers killed after an explosion in an illegal coal mine, as the sear...
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Holmwood Tech end Herbert Morrison win record in U19 basketball
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Holmwood Tech end Herbert Morrison win record in U19 basketball
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ST JAMES, Jamaica—Holmwood Technical came from behind to score an upset 64-46 win over Herbert Morrison Technical in their rescheduled ISSA Rural Area...
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Bad Dawg marks 14 years as street-food brand expands vendor network and retail presence
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Bad Dawg, a Jamaican street-food brand best known for its sausages sold from mobile carts, is marking its 14th anniversary as it e...
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ACP Phillips issues call for several wanted men in central Jamaica to surrender
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ACP Phillips issues call for several wanted men in central Jamaica to surrender
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Commanding Officer for Area Three, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, is urging several wanted men acros...
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France opens probe of ex-minister Lang after Epstein revelations
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May Day High student dies after being struck by reversing bus
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May Day High student dies after being struck by reversing bus
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A May Day High School student succumbed to injuries she sustained after being struck by a reversing Toyota Coaster bus on the Ma...
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Cottage, Manchester placed under police-imposed curfew
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Cottage in Manchester. The curfew commenced at 7:15 pm on Friday, February 6, 2...
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Death toll rises to two in Colombia mine blast
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Death toll rises to two in Colombia mine blast
February 6, 2026
GUACHETA, Colombia (AFP)-Rescuers in Colombia on Friday found the bodies of two workers killed after an explosion in an illegal coal mine, as the sear...
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Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 45
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Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 45
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government says the official death toll in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa has increased to 45. Minister of Education, Skills, Yout...
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Philippines halts search for typhoon dead as huge new storm nears
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November 8, 2025
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Rescue work was suspended and preemptive evacuations began Saturday as Typhoon Fung-wong bore down on the Philippines, day...
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Red Cross hopes Jamaica hurricane toll stays ‘low’, says disaster planning saved lives
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Red Cross hopes Jamaica hurricane toll stays ‘low’, says disaster planning saved lives
November 5, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Disaster planning, including mass evacuations and prepositioning aid in Jamaica before Hurricane Melissa hit, explains th...
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Melissa death toll remains at 19, figure expected to change, says Gov’t
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Melissa death toll remains at 19, figure expected to change, says Gov’t
October 31, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The official death toll from Hurricane Melissa remains at 19, but the number is expected to change as recovery efforts continue ac...
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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 26 as search ongoing
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Strong quake in central Philippines kills 26 as search ongoing
September 30, 2025
CEBU, Philippines (AFP) — A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines, collapsing buildings and killing at least 26 people on t...
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Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll tops 120
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Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll tops 120
July 10, 2025
Houston, United States (AFP)-Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny Thursday over the response to flash flooding that has left more than 120 people...
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Over 900 killed in Iran during 12-day war with Israel — state media
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Over 900 killed in Iran during 12-day war with Israel — state media
June 30, 2025
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) — At least 935 people were killed in Iran during its 12-day war with Israel, Iranian state media reported Monday, nearly a week sin...
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More than 200 India plane crash victims identified
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More than 200 India plane crash victims identified
June 18, 2025
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP) — More than 200 victims of the Air India jet crash have been identified through DNA testing, Indian authorities said Wednesday,...
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors
March 31, 2025
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AFP)— Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, as the death toll passed 2,0...
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Holmwood Tech end Herbert Morrison win record in U19 basketball
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Bad Dawg marks 14 years as street-food brand expands vendor network and retail presence
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ACP Phillips issues call for several wanted men in central Jamaica to surrender
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Commanding Officer for Area Three, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, is urging several wanted men acros...
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