World News in Brief: Shipwreck tragedy off Djibouti coast, drone attacks continue at Ukraine nuclear plant, Madagascar cyclone update

World News in Brief: Shipwreck tragedy off Djibouti coast, drone attacks continue at Ukraine nuclear plant, Madagascar cyclone update

The incident took place at around 4 AM local time on Monday, about 200 meters offshore near the coastal town of Obock.  Twenty-two people were rescued by local fishermen and are being given treatment and support by IOM, agency spokesperson Yvonne Ndege told UN News in an exclusive interview. At least six others are missing…

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Boat accident: 'Death bought for Rs 23 lakh';  'Greek Coast Guard Watched Sinking'

Boat accident: ‘Death bought for Rs 23 lakh’; ‘Greek Coast Guard Watched Sinking’

Athens: A boat of people trying to cross Italy illegally after paying agents 2.3 million rupees for their best future capsized in Greece, leaving hundreds missing and the death toll rising. An investigation by the International Broadcasting Corporation revealed that the incident was caused by the criminal negligence of the Greek Coast Guard. Investigative reports…

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