Indonesian rescuers battle weather to find 129 missing after ship capsizes
Indonesian rescuers are working to right a capsized ship and search for 129 missing people, though adverse weather conditions are hampering rescue efforts.
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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia killing at least 47 people, injuring over 100, and displacing thousands. Rescue teams search through collapsed buildings and landslide debris across six regencies on Flores island.
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