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China Imposes Blackout on Train Wreck Coverage

After days of growing public fury over last month’s crash and the government’s reaction, Chinese authorities have enacted a virtual news blackout on the disaster.

 

Tropical storm flooding kills 23 in Vietnam

Tropical storm flooding kills 23 in Vietnam

Tropical Storm Mirinae unleashed severe flooding in parts of central Vietnam, killing 23 people, leaving two missing and stranding families on rooftops, disaster officials said Tuesday.

 

Taiwan mudslide may have buried 600 villagers

Taiwan mudslide may have buried 600 villagers

A mudslide triggered by torrential rains from a typhoon may have buried up to 600 villagers in mountainous southern Taiwan, disaster officials said on Monday.

 

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