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Thousands of civilians flee rebel-held Aleppo amid devastating bombing

Thousands of civilians flee rebel-held Aleppo amid devastating bombing

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said that at least 124 people were killed in one day (26 November) during the 14-day-long assault by the Syrian army on the eastern part of rebel-hold Aleppo. It said at least 40 of the dead were civilians. Thirty members of pro-Assad forces were killed in the clashes, including those belonging to militias loyal to Damascus. Nov 28, 2016
Sarajevo War Hostel recreates life during siege of city

Sarajevo War Hostel recreates life during siege of city

A hostel has been set up to recreate the conditions of those trapped inside the Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian war. The hostel is run by a family who survived the three-year-long siege and hope to educate guests about their experience. The unique hostel sees residents sleep in military beds, only use candles and lamps, and hear the sounds of gunfights in the distance. Nov 25, 2016
Israel: Wildfires rage across Haifa forcing residents to flee

Israel: Wildfires rage across Haifa forcing residents to flee

Raging wildfires have been spreading across many parts of Israel fanned by unusually strong easterly winds. It is feared that more than 2,000 acres of land has been affected by the fires, which has also forced nearly 80,000 people to flee their homes in Haifa. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested arsonists to be involved in the incident and has called for foreign help. Nov 25, 2016
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