Bridge collapse in Fenghuang kills 29 in China
A 140 foot high, 880 foot long bridge under construction over the Tuo River in Fenghuang collapsed killing at least 29. Witnesses described dust and rubble as workers and bystanders fled. authorities and state media reported bodies recovered and raised concerns about rushed construction amid China’s growth.
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Two Korean hostages freed after Taliban talks in Ghazni
Two Korean women kidnapped by the Taliban were freed and handed to Red Cross custody near Ghazni on Monday. Negotiations by telephone continued over the fate of 19 remaining hostages, with both sides urged to proceed quickly.
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