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At least 6 people killed in Taiwan bus crash

Taipei, Mar 16 (UNI) A tourist coach ran into a hillside along a highway in eastern Taiwan Tuesday afternoon, killing six and injuring 39, the local fire department said.
The bus, with 45 people on board, was on its way from Hualien county in eastern Taiwan to Taipei when the accident took place around 4 pm, the fire department of Yilan county said.
Most passengers were residents of New Taipei city and were returning from a short trip to Hualien.
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US, UK, France, Germany, Ukraine to discuss Ukrainian settlement in London

23 Apr 2025 | 11:25 AM

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Panamanian university slams US meddling in Panama Canal

23 Apr 2025 | 10:23 AM

Panama City, Apr 23 (UNI) Recent visits to Panama by high-ranking U.S. officials aimed to "undermine Panamanian dignity and sovereignty," the state-run University of Panama said Tuesday.

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Two Pak astronauts to receive spaceflight training in China

23 Apr 2025 | 10:20 AM

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IMF cuts Pakistan growth forecast to 2 6 pc

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23 Apr 2025 | 10:18 AM

Islamabad, Apr 23 (UNI) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2025 to 2.6 percent.

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