Loughlin Patrick

World

Hundreds of bodies still unidentified after Kenya cult tragedy

Kenya is starting to return more than 400 bodies found on the property of an alleged doomsday cult last year.

The group's suspected leader is awaiting trial for what's being called one of the world's worst cult-related disasters in recent history.

But the process of returning the bodies has been slow, with only 35 people identified so far.

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China watching marriage numbers to measure economic growth

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Louvre staff union threatens strike as issues mount after heist

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