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April 26, 2013

Police Fire Tear Gas on Workers Protesting Bangladesh Building Collapse; Death Toll Nears 300 
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Authorities in Bangladesh fired tear gas and rubber bullets at
protesters during a massive rally by garment workers following a
building collapse, the death toll for which is now nearing 300. Hundreds
more remain unaccounted for. Late Thursday, 41 people were rescued alive
after being trapped in the rubble for nearly two full days.

 

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