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More than 5,000 believed dead in Libya floods, over 30,000 displaced

The International Organization for Migration said Wednesday that the deadly flooding that hit eastern Libya has displaced more than 30,000 people. The U.N. agency said at least 30,000 of the displaced were from the city of Derna, with thousands more from other areas including Benghazi. More than 5,000 people are believed dead, with exact figures difficult to confirm in…

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Morocco Earthquake: 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits in the Atlas Mountains near Marrakech killing at least 296

Tragedy has struck Morocco as a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake has hit south of the iconic Marrakech, killing at least 296 Almost 300 people have been killed following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, according to officials. Many of the deaths are believed to have happened in areas south of Marrakech – which are reportedly hard to reach. The…

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