cemetery

Neglected migrant burial ground on Greek island gets overhaul

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Associated Press LESBOS, Greece — Most drowned making the hazardous sea crossing from nearby Turkey, while others died of natural causes in migrant camps on the Greek island of Lesbos. After years of neglect, a makeshift burial ground for migrants on the island has been cleaned up and landscaped to provide a dignified resting place … Read more

More than 100 dead in attack on event honoring Iranian gen.

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By Jon Gambrell | Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two bombs exploded and killed at least 103 people Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. … Read more