Syrian death toll more over 191,000
23 Aug BBC
More than 191,000 people have been killed in the
Syrian conflict up to April, the UN human rights chief says. Navi
Pillay said the figure was “probably an underestimate” and
criticised what she called “international paralysis” on the issue.
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Iraq conflict: Diyala Sunni mosque attack kills dozens
23 Aug BBC
An attack by suspected Shia militiamen on a
Sunni mosque in Iraq's Diyala province has killed at least 68
people. Officials say a bomber blew himself up in the mosque during
Friday prayers and gunmen fired on fleeing worshippers.
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Japan landslide: Death toll rises to 45 in Hiroshima
23 Aug BBC
Heavy rain has hampered rescue operations in
Japan's Hiroshima prefecture where a landslide killed at least 45
people. The number of people missing has risen to 51 after police
cross-checked information with fire crews, officials quoted by Kyodo
news agency say.
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