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2 of 6 missing foreign hikers in Philippines found, search for 4 continues

Manila, Mar 21 (UNI) Rescuers on Friday found two of the six missing foreign nationals who went missing while hiking in a central Philippine volcanic mountain, a village leader confirmed to the local media.
However, police have yet to release the two rescued hikers' names and conditions, saying they are still confirming the report.
Police said the male hikers, three German nationals aged 67, 60, and 58, a 38-year-old Russian, a 63-year-old British, and a 50-year-old Canadian, left around 8 a.m. local time on Wednesday to climb Mount Talinis, located southwest of Valencia, a town in the Negros Oriental province.
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At least 12 dead after boat capsizes in southern Cote d'Ivoire

23 Apr 2025 | 12:16 AM

Abidjan, Apr 22 (UNI) A canoe carrying a group of people capsized on Monday in a lagoon in Dabou department, about 50 km from Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire's economic capital, resulting in at least 12 deaths, a security source told Xinhua on Tuesday.

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Hamas delegation in Cairo for new Gaza truce plan, shows initial approval: Sources

22 Apr 2025 | 9:09 PM

Cairo/Gaza, Apr 22 (UNI) A Hamas delegation led by its chief Khalil al-Hayya has arrived in Cairo to discuss a new Egyptian proposal for a long-term ceasefire with Israel in the Gaza Strip, an Egyptian source told Xinhua on Tuesday.

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Israeli army kills 25 Palestinians in Gaza attacks: Civil Defence

Israeli army kills 25 Palestinians in Gaza attacks: Civil Defence

22 Apr 2025 | 8:53 PM

Gaza, Apr 22 (UNI) At least 25 Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli attacks targeting several areas across the Gaza Strip overnight, the territory's Civil Defence said on Tuesday.

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Urban heat helps reduce cold-related deaths: study

22 Apr 2025 | 7:04 PM

Sydney, Apr 22 (UNI) Urban heat islands, where city temperatures are higher than surrounding rural areas, are double-edged swords for residents, a new study said on Tuesday.

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Kremlin says no concrete plans on discussing Ukraine's ceasefire proposal

Kremlin says no concrete plans on discussing Ukraine's ceasefire proposal

22 Apr 2025 | 6:40 PM

Moscow, Apr 22 (UNI) There are no specific plans for talks between Russia and Ukraine following Kiev's recent proposal to halt strikes by both sides against civilian infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.

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