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Tanzania train mishap: 200 killed
Dar Es Salaam, June 24
At least 200 persons were killed and many injured today when a passenger train derailed in central Tanzania, the head of the rescue operation told AFP. “The toll is now 200. AFP

Earthquake in Japan
Tokyo, June 24 
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 jolted northern Japan today, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. There was no danger of powerful undersea wave generated by seismic activity. AP 

Floods in Russia
Moscow, June 24
Floods battering southern Russia had killed more than 50 persons by the early hours of today, as thundering waters from swollen rivers swept through towns and villages, leaving thousands homeless. Reuters