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JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The chief of South Sudan's Civil Aviation Authority says a cargo plane that crashed yesterday, killing at least 36 people, was not authorized to carry passengers. The official says the captain of the Antonov AN-12 informed the control tower at Juba International Airport before taking off that he had 12 passengers and six crew members. Only one person, an infant, survived the crash. There were believed to be even more people aboard the flight than those cited by the captain.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union is predicting that 3 million more migrants could arrive in the 28-nation bloc by the end of next year. More than 700,000 people already have come to Europe seeking sanctuary or jobs, overwhelming reception centers and border authorities. The EU's executive commission says the refugee crisis has resulted in additional government spending but that it could have a small, positive impact on European economies within a few years.
OAKLAND, Maine (AP) — Four people are dead in a home in central Maine after police say a man opened fire. Authorities say 42-year-old Herman Derico shot and killed two women and a man last night in Oakland, Maine, then went outside, where he killed himself in the driveway. Authorities say a 4-year-old girl was found unharmed inside the house. Police don't have a motive.
MARKSVILLE, La. (AP) — State police in Louisiana will meet today with city marshals in Marksville, who fired on a car Tuesday night, killing a 6-year-old boy. The marshals were chasing the boy's father, who sped off when they tried to serve a warrant. Officials say Chris Few tried backing his car into the marshals when he drove onto a dead end street. The marshals opened fire, striking Few and the boy, who died from multiple wounds to his head and chest. Few is in serious condition.
MALE, Maldives (AP) — The Maldives parliament has impeached the country's vice president, who's accused of plotting to kill the president. The Maldives declared a state of emergency following an explosion on Yameen Abdul Gayoom's boat and the discovery of a bomb and weapons. Vice President Ahmed Adeeb was arrested for suspicion of involvement in the blast.
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