A fire has ripped through a maternity hospital in eastern Algeria early Tuesday, killing at least eight babies.
Officials said they managed to "rescue 11 babies, 107 women and 28 staff".
The deaths were caused by "burns and smoke inhalation", they said, adding that the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Dozens of fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control.
It's the second blaze to hit the maternity hospital in Oued Souf in 18 months.
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Kuwait air defences deal with Iranian missile, drone attacks
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Spain's PM Sanchez says no evidence Morocco orchestrated Ceuta border surge
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Two Palestinian teens killed in West Bank raid by Israeli settlers, army
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Latest Indonesian free meal poisoning outbreaks affect 800, lawmaker says
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Chinese students marooned in floods unleashed by Typhoon Saudel's rains
China has warned of flash floods in the southeastern province of Fujian while heavy rain trapped teachers and students in a compound in eastern Zhejiang as storms from Typhoon Saudel lashed several regions, state media said on Thursday.
US and Iran exchange attacks as lull in war appears over
The US and Iran found themselves back on a war footing on Wednesday after the most significant exchange of fire in weeks, with Washington threatening more devastating strikes.
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