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China Daily | Updated: 2018-05-07 07:20

Pakistan

23 killed in twin coal mine collapses

Twenty-three people were killed and 11 wounded after gas explosions tore through two neighboring coal mines, officials said on Sunday. Shortly before midday on Saturday, a buildup of methane caused an explosion and tunnel collapse at a mine in Marwaarh, Balochistan. Three hours later, another mine collapsed in similar circumstances, killing seven of the nine miners inside.

Spain

476 migrants rescued at sea

Spain's maritime rescue service said it had saved 476 migrants in a two-day span who were attempting the perilous crossing of the Mediterranean Sea from African shores. The service said it pulled the migrants from 15 small boats on Friday and Saturday. There were no reported casualties. Favorable weather in the Strait of Gibraltar appears to have sparked the surge in sea crossings.

United Kingdom

Pictures of newborn prince released

Britain's royal family on Sunday released two pictures of its newest arrival, Prince Louis, taken by his mother Kate. In one touching image, three-year-old Princess Charlotte is kissing her sleeping brother, while the other shows the royal baby propped against a cushion.

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(China Daily 05/07/2018 page12)