At least 32 people dead in karaoke bar fire in Vietnam

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2 years ago

September 8, 2022

At least 32 people have died and others have been injured in a huge fire at a karaoke bar in Vietnam

The fire broke out on the upper floor of bar located near near Ho Chi Minh City, trapping customers and staff.

four people jumped from the second and third floors to survive the blaze but sadly, at least 32 people have lost their lives, including 17 men and 15 women.

There were around 60 people in the bar when fire broke out and firefighters reached the scene shortly after alarms went off.

The karaoke bar was a large building with 29 rooms, state media reported the bodies of eight people were found in the toilets.

Local officials say a third of the building had been on fire with several decorations and wooden decor.

Harris, Biden & Trump unite for 9/11 ceremony

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6 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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New York City has marked 23 years since the 9/11 terror attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives and reshaped the nation.

Families of the victims gather at the 9/11 Memorial, keeping a sacred promise to remember the fallen with six moments of silence.

These moments mark key events from that tragic morning: the strikes on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania.

Also a moment of unity on the campaign trail, as President Biden, Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris came together at the 9/11 ceremony. #featured #trending

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France at a crossroads: a new Prime Minister takes the stage

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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Exploring the impact of Barnier’s appointment on Macron’s leadership and the nation’s future

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region.

Hosted by Ticker EU correspondent, Natanael Bloch.

In this episode, Natanael sits down with Ahron Young to discuss how Michel Barnier’s appointment is shaping Macron’s next move. #euro bloch

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Trump vs. Harris: deciding the winner and loser of the great debate

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump squared off in their first and possibly only debate, with both sides taking some big swings.

Harris wasted no time poking fun at Trump’s rallies, even daring viewers to see for themselves.

That dig clearly got under Trump’s skin.

At one point, Trump bizarrely claimed immigrants were eating pets in Ohio – a claim swiftly debunked by the moderators.

Harris hit Trump hard on his election fraud claims, reminding voters that 81 million Americans fired him in 2020.

Things heated up when the two accused each other of using the Justice Department for political attacks – calling each other threats to democracy. #featured #trending #hotshots