Tonga ferry sinks: dozens missing

Published: 7 August 2009 y., Friday
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Rescue planes from New Zealand have been taking part in a massive search for passengers after a ferry sank off the coast of Tonga.  At least 27 people are missing.

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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