At least 66 people died after a truck plunged into a river in southern Ethiopia, hospital says
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — At least 66 people died after a truck plunged into a river in southern Ethiopia, hospital says.
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International student killed 1 week into part-time job in Saskatoon, says friend
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