Vietnamese officials vowed “to fight and eradicate these rings which bring people illegally to Britain.” The authorities are still working to identify the 39 victims.
Author: DANIEL VICTOR
Shuri Castle, Historic Tourist Draw in Japan, Is Destroyed by Fire
The World Heritage site, a symbol of the southern island of Okinawa, was once the seat of a kingdom that spanned 450 years.
These Sure Are Photos of Kim Jong-un on a Horse
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Hong Kong Protests Put N.B.A. on Edge in China
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Strong Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Killing at Least 20
The epicenter of the 6.5-magnitude earthquake was about 23 miles from Ambon, the capital of Maluku Province.
New Potential Tropical Storm Threatens Bahamas
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Hong Kong Protesters, Without an Anthem to Sing, Create One Online
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