Rescuers battle to reach Afghan avalanche victims

Rescuers battle to reach Afghan avalanche victims Kabul (AFP) Feb 6, 2017 - Rescuers are battling to reach survivors of avalanches in Afghanistan's remote and mountainous north, as the official nationwide death toll neared 120 and fears grew for dozens still believed trapped under the snow. Aid is being delivered by helicopter to the worst-hit province of Nuristan, where at least 64 people have been killed including 53 in one devastated village, provincial governor ... more

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