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Death Toll Rises to 27 After Explosion Rocks Hotel in Havana

‘LOSS OF LIFE’

Investigators report that a gas leak caused the explosion and damaged 23 surrounding buildings, including an apartment facility where 15 homes were destroyed.

Anna Venarchik
Anna Venarchik 

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Anna Venarchik

Anna Venarchik

Breaking News Intern

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