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.
Indonesia commuter train crash toll rises to 15 as rescuers complete evacuation
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Sweden issues 'early warning' of potential jet fuel shortage
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Five wounded in two shootings in Athens, 89-year-old gunman at large
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Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties
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Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, US official says
A US official said on Monday that President Donald Trump is unhappy with an Iranian proposal because it did not address Iran's nuclear program.
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