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3 Apr, 05:55

Body of Russian national found under Myanmar quake rubble

Fragments of the body will be delivered to Moscow for a genetic identification test

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. What is believed to be the body of a Russian has been retrieved from the rubble in the wake of last week’s massive earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar.

The person worked as a teacher, a health official told TASS.

"A passport was found on him. Fragments of the body will be delivered to Moscow for a genetic identification test," the official said.

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Yesterday, 19:01

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Yesterday, 19:02

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US offers easing of anti-Russia sanctions as part of Ukrainian settlement — Bloomberg

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Pakistan completed preparations for first freight train from Russia — Ambassador

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Yesterday, 05:29

Russian troops establish new footholds near Figolevka in Kharkov region, expert says

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Crimea's 18th-century incorporation gave Russia lasting strategic edge — Russian lawmaker

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5 May 2023, 17:36

Advance in Istanbul grain talks to facilitate deal’s extension — source

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US has other things to focus on following three years of support to Ukraine — Rubio

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Yesterday, 10:00

Press review: US could rally 70 countries against China and EU targets Russia before May 9

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