Sydney: At least 31 people were killed and over 300 others injured after an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale hit Papua New Guinea. the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Tuesday. According to the USGS, the tremor struck late Monday night at a depth of 35 km, with its[Read More…]
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Mass prison breakout: 17 shot dead while escaping, says reports
During a mass absconding at a jail in Papua New Guinea, 17 prisoners have been shot dead, said reports on Monday morning. Nearly 57 prisoners are still on the run. Prisoners from the Buimo jail in the Pacific nation’s second largest city Lae, rushed for freedom after breaking out of[Read More…]