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April 21, 2011 / 10:00 AM

Syrian bus accident kills 25 Iraqis

DAMASCUS, Syria, April 21 (UPI) -- At least 25 Iraqis were killed when a bus plunged into a ravine after striking two trucks in Syria, officials in Damascus said.

SANA news agency said the bus struck two trucks before veering off the road and into the ravine Thursday. An additional 20 passengers were seriously injured.

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Medics treated the victims at the accident scene before taking them to hospitals. More than 20 ambulances responded to the accident.

Investigators said the bus might have lost its brakes before striking the trucks and plunging off the road into a ravine about 50 feet below.

U.S. sanctions Georgian nationals, government officials for human rights violations

World News // 1 hour ago

U.S. sanctions Georgian nationals, government officials for human rights violations

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- The United States on Monday placed sanctions on four individuals and citizens of eastern Europe's Georgia over accusations of human rights abuses and brutal crackdowns on peaceful protesters and political opponents.

Man convicted under Hong Kong national security law over protest T-shirt

World News // 10 hours ago

Man convicted under Hong Kong national security law over protest T-shirt

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- A 27-year-old arrested for wearing a protest T-shirt became the first person convicted under Hong Kong's new security law that supports Beijing.

At least 15 dead in central Europe's historic flooding; thousands evacuated

World News // 5 hours ago

At least 15 dead in central Europe's historic flooding; thousands evacuated

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- More than a dozen people are dead after severe and historic flooding in parts of Europe over the weekend overtook several towns with some places now seeing water levels recede, but more rain is expected to arrive.

Analysis: Lebanon's ex-Central Bank chief behind bars; judiciary, authorities under scrutiny

World News // 6 hours ago

Analysis: Lebanon's ex-Central Bank chief behind bars; judiciary, authorities under scrutiny

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Riad Salameh, Lebanon's former Central Bank governor who stepped down last year, has become the first high-ranking official to be put behind bars on corruption and embezzlement charges since the 2019 financial crisis.

Germany restarts checks at all land borders, angering neighbors

World News // 7 hours ago

Germany restarts checks at all land borders, angering neighbors

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Germany reintroduced temporary checks at all of its land borders on Monday in a move that ruffled the feathers of its neighbors but found strong support among its domestic conservatives.

China releases U.S. pastor David Lin from prison after 18 years following Sullivan visit

World News // 8 hours ago

China releases U.S. pastor David Lin from prison after 18 years following Sullivan visit

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- U.S.-Chinese pastor David Lin was released from Beijing on Sunday after 18 years in prison for reasons the American government said was unjustified.

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton quits, accuses von der Leyen of playing fast and loose

World News // 9 hours ago

EU Commissioner Thierry Breton quits, accuses von der Leyen of playing fast and loose

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- The European Union's top regulator of the bloc's 27-country internal market, France's Thierry Breton, quit Monday accusing European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen of "questionable governance."

Authorities evacatuate more than 400,000 as Typhoon Bebinca shuts down Shanghai

World News // 11 hours ago

Authorities evacatuate more than 400,000 as Typhoon Bebinca shuts down Shanghai

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Chinese authorities evacuated more than 400,000 people in Shanghai as the most powerful typhoon in 75 years bore down closing airports and disrupting rail and road travel.

Canada expands entry ban on Iranian officials

World News // 16 hours ago

Canada expands entry ban on Iranian officials

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Canada is expanding its entry ban on Iranian officials over the Middle Eastern country's involvement in terrorism and human rights violations.

Netanyahu threatens retaliation over Houthis targeting Israel in missile strike

World News // 18 hours ago

Netanyahu threatens retaliation over Houthis targeting Israel in missile strike

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening retaliation after the Houthi rebels of Yemen targeted central Israel with a missile attack on Sunday.

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