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Barcelona Attack Kills 13 in Tourist Spot
13 people die and dozens are hurt as a van mows down people in the famed Las Ramblas district
Thirteen people died and dozens were injured when a van ploughed into crowds in Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas area, Catalan police and local officials say.
Chile is one of five countries in Latin America where abortion is illegal under any circumstances. For the last two years, President Michelle Bachelet has been trying to change the law. She has faced fierce opposition from religious groups and the political right. Today the Tribunal Court will make their judgement.
And Sierra Leone completes the largest mass burial in its history. 400 people are laid to rest that are all known to have died in mudslides earlier this week.
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