Tag: Spain
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He defected by flying a Russian helicopter into Ukraine. He was found dead in Spain.
Maxim Kuzminov was gunned down in a Spanish seaside town whose name translates to joyful village. The 28-year-old Russian made headlines last year when he defected from Russia and flew a helicopter into Ukraine. He made headlines again in February when his body was found in a parking garage in Villajoyosa, a resort town on…
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Spain sends research vessel to scan seafloor for Valencia victims as flash floods hit different region
Barcelona — A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to take on a new job: Helping in the increasingly desperate search for the missing from Spain’s deadly floods. As the dire work continued in the eastern province of Valencia to find the victims of the disaster…
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Spain rescue, aid efforts continue as frustration rises after deadly flooding
Spain rescue, aid efforts continue as frustration rises after deadly flooding – CBS News Watch CBS News Rescue efforts are continuing four days after flash flooding in Spain killed over 210 people, the country’s worst natural disaster in generations. More than a year’s worth of rain fell in just eight hours in some areas. Some…
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Spain floods death toll hits 205 as maps, satellite images reveal Valencia impact and residents blast response
Chiva, Spain — The death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to at least 205 people Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity. Spanish emergency authorities said 202 of the victims were in the Valencia region alone, and officials…