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Concordia judgement failures, brave passengers, lives lost so close to safety

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Half past nine, a Friday 13 January: announcements in many languages tell Costa Concordia…

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Half past nine, a Friday 13 January: announcements in many languages tell Costa Concordia passengers a generator problem is under control. This ignores the widespread confusion, that the lights are out and the whole ship felt the shudder of a violent impact and is leaning over.

Only the German announcement uses the words, “There is no reason to panic.”

The general alarm was not sounded immediately. Some witnesses said it came an hour after the ship hit rock. Others said longer. It takes time to get 4,229 people off a stricken ship.

Every minute’s delay compounded the urgency. Amateur video recorded screams of fear.

There weren’t enough life vests to go around – or enough boats. Some passengers jumped into the dark sea to swim for shore.

Although the evacuation was nowhere near complete, the captain, Francesco Schettino, had already left the vessel.

A Coast Guard officer recorded ordering him to go back on board to help people. Schettino hung back. He complained, “…but it’s night, we can’t see anything.”

The Coast Guard asked: “What are you doing?!”

Schettino answered: “I’m coordinating rescue operations.”

The Coast Guard said: “You’ve been telling me that for an hour! Are you thinking of going home?!”

Then he spelled out: “Get back on board!”

Schettino never did. He stayed on a rock. Rescuers said they went on until six in the morning.

A trio of English-speaking adults shared stories of their good fortune: “We were pretty adventurous and are very good swimmers, so we were not worried about us four, but there was a family from France right by us with a ten year old and a twelve year old, and they jumped and swam just like us.”

A couple of Korean newly-weds remained trapped in their cabin for 30 hours. They were saved on Sunday.

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Rescuers search rubble for survivors after New Delhi hostel collapse kills seven

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Rescuers search rubble for survivors after New Delhi hostel collapse kills seven

Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken older structures.

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Russian media tycoon lashes out in TV debate

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A television talk show in Moscow ended with fists flying, as guests debated economic issues.

Comments from a fellow Russian businessman irritated media mogul Alexander Lebedev to such an extent that he lashed out. The owner of two British newspapers claimed he had no choice but to “neutralise” his opponent.

Former real estate tycoon Sergei Polonsky was knocked off his seat by Lebedev and sent sprawling….
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‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship

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‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship

Competitors put strength, technique and tough skin to the test at Germany’s finger wrestling championships in Bavaria. The traditional Alpine sport sees opponents hook their middle fingers into a leather loop and pull until one is dragged across the table.

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US Tourist Killed by Lightning on Mount Etna as Volcano Erupts

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A plume of ash and smoke rose from Sicily’s Mount Etna on Monday, a day after a 29-year-old US tourist was killed by lightning while hiking in an area closed to visitors due to recent volcanic activity.

The man, from Kansas, was struck on Sunday evening in an exposed area above the tree line. He was rescued by helicopter but later declared dead by medical personnel.

Large areas of the volcano remain closed to hikers following prolonged volcanic activity, which also forced nearby Catania airport to close for most of last week.

Officials say lightning strikes have killed more people on Etna in recent decades than volcanic activity. The last eruption-related fatalities on Europe’s most active volcano were recorded in 1987.

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Relief and sorrow in Iceland after EU membership talks referendum fails

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Relief and sorrow in Iceland after EU membership talks referendum fails

The result of the referendum has also been hailed by right-wing figures from across the UK and France.

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