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1,100 migrants attempt to storm border into Spains enclave of Ceuta

1,100 migrants attempt to storm border into Spains enclave of Ceuta

1,100 migrants attempted to storm a border fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave Ceuta.Dozens made it up the 6-metre high barbed wire fence in the early hours of the morning.They were lifted down by cranes and returned to Morocco, the Spanish government announced.Five Spanish and 50 Moroccan police officers were injured when the migrants clashed with authorities.Spain has been criticised by human right groups for returning migrants to Morocco without giving them the opportunity to claim asylum. Jan 1, 2017
Ferry catches fire in Indonesia killing 23

Ferry catches fire in Indonesia killing 23

A fire on a tourist boat near Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has killed at least 23 people.Another 17 were injured when the fire broke out shortly after leaving port.194 other passengers were rescued.The fire was reportedly caused by a short circuit on a power generator.The boat was carrying tourists to Thousand Islands, north of Jakarta. Jan 1, 2017
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