201 killed in Turkish mine blast and fire
At least 201 people have now died after an explosion and fire in a coal mine in the western Turkish province of Manisa. Reported by RTE.ie 11 minutes ago.
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Istanbul, May 14 : At least 157 miners were killed, 75 injured and more than 200 workers were trapped underground after an explosion in a coal mine in the western Turkish province of Manisa Tuesday,...
View ArticleTurkey coal mine explosion: Death toll reaches 201, hundreds still trapped
At least 201 people were killed and hundreds more remained trapped underground after an explosion and fire in a coal mine in the western Turkish province of Manisa, the energy minister said Wednesday....
View ArticleTurkish strike over mine disaster
Major trade unions in Turkey announce a one-day strike in protest at the country's worst ever mine disaster, as a period of national mourning begins. Reported by BBC News 6 hours ago.
View ArticleTurkish union calls strike over mine safety as hopes fade in Soma disaster
Turkey's biggest union has said it plans to strike after a devastating mine fire and collapse that killed at least 274 people. The KESK union blamed privatization, as hopes of finding more survivors...
View ArticleHopes of rescuing trapped Turkish miners fade
About 120 miners still trapped in a coal mine while more than 270 have died following an explosion at mine’s power unit on Tuesday Reported by Irish Times 6 hours ago.
View ArticleTurkey's Mine Disaster Is Worst in Its History, Kills at Least 274
At least 274 people are dead in what has become the worst mining disaster in Turkey's history. So far, 363 miners have been rescued, while the fate of 150 others who remain trapped underground is...
View Article363 Rescued in Turkey’s Worst-Ever Mine Disaster
The post 363 Rescued in Turkey’s Worst-Ever Mine Disaster by Associated Press appeared first on The Epoch Times. SOMA, Turkey— Amid wails of grief and anger, rescue workers coated in grime trudged...
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Two Journalists Narrowly Escape Syrian Rebels Who Shot And Beat Them In...
Two British journalists were recovering in Turkey on Thursday after being shot and beaten by rebel kidnappers while covering the Syrian conflict, the Times reported. Times writer Anthony Loyd was shot...
View ArticleAnger boils over as mine blaze kills 245 in Turkey
Anger and grief boiled over into a violent protest on Wednesday in the western Turkish town of Soma, where officials said at least 245 miners died in a coal mine explosion and fire. Reported by Khaleej...
View ArticleAt least 274 killed in Turkish mining disaster
SOMA, Turkey -- As hopes began to fade Wednesday for hundreds of coal miners still trapped underground in a hellish explosion, anti-government protests broke out across the country, while victims'...
View ArticleRescue efforts on hold
Ivan Watson explains why efforts have been halted to rescue the more than 100 people trapped in a Turkish coal mine. Reported by CNN.com 3 hours ago.
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Turkey mine disaster ignites protests over worker safety
The deaths of 245 coal miners in the western Turkish town of Soma have sparked outrage and anti-government protests all across the country, with calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Recep...
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Turkish PM Attacked By Mob Over Mine Disaster
Tayyip Erdogan is forced to hide in a supermarket as anger spreads over a mine disaster that has left nearly 300 workers dead. Reported by Sky News 2 hours ago.
View ArticleTurkish mine death toll reaches 274 as protests continue
Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Ankara and Istanbul as the death toll from Turkey's coal mine disaster rose to 274. Reported by Newstalk ZB 2 hours ago.
View ArticleDeath Toll and Anger Grow at Turkish Mine
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised an investigation into the country's worst-ever coal-mining accident as the death toll rose to 274 and public anger mounted. Reported by Wall Street...
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274 dead in Turkey mine disaster
Rescue workers coated in grime trudged repeatedly out of a coal mine with stretchers of bodies that swelled the death toll to 274 - the worst such disaster in Turkish history. Reported by Belfast...
View ArticleTurkish union calls strike over mine safety amid anger as hopes fade
Turkey's biggest union has said it plans to strike after a devastating mine fire and collapse that killed at least 274 people. The KESK union blamed privatization, as hopes of finding more survivors...
View ArticleHedo Turkoglu -- Please Pray for Turkish Miners
L.A. Clippers player Hedo Turkoglu is calling for prayers for the 201 people killed in a mining accident in his native Turkey this morning ... saying, "No words for our sadness today."Turkoglu -- who...
View Article282 confirmed dead in Turkish mine disaster
Turkey's main labour unions are holding a one-day nationwide strike in protest at the death of 282 people in a mining disaster in the west of the country. Reported by RTE.ie 21 minutes ago.
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