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Truck bomb kills at least 80 in Afghan capital city center
Truck bomb kills at least 80 in Afghan capital city center

In what Afghan president Ashraf Ghani called "a crime against humanity," on Wednesday morning, local time, a septic tanker truck filled with explosives detonated not far from the German embassy in Kabul's Wazir Akbar Khan area, during the city's morning commute. According to the country's health ministry, at least 83 bodies have been found and over 450 have been wounded. Ismail Kawasi, public health ministry's spokesperson said most of the victims were civilians, including children.

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For fans, by fans: Toronto anime event 2017 among continent's largest
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For fans, by fans: Toronto anime event 2017 among continent's largest

Anime North is “by the fans, for the fans”, event chair Irwin Tan told Wikinews in an interview at the event, Saturday.

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Man posthumously marries Legion of Honour recipient in France
Man posthumously marries Legion of Honour recipient in France

On Tuesday or Wednesday, by varying reports, Etienne Cardiles married his late partner Xavier Jugelé at a posthumous wedding ceremony in France.

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Death toll exceed 200 after heavy rain and mudslides in Sri Lanka
Death toll exceed 200 after heavy rain and mudslides in Sri Lanka

On Thursday, the Sri Lankan government reported more than 202 people were killed due to the torrential heavy rains caused by cyclone Mora over the last few days. Galle, Matara, Kalutara, Rathnapura, Colombo districts were mainly affected due to the heavy rains.

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Portland man arrested for murder, intimidation in MAX train hate speech incident
Portland man arrested for murder, intimidation in MAX train hate speech incident

On Saturday morning, 35-year-old Portland, Oregon man Jeremy Christian was arrested and taken to the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges including murder, attempted murder and intimidation after verbally harassing two young women on a train and then attacking three men with a knife.

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