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Russia shows off video of doomsday torpedo which could create 300ft radioactive tsunami

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:15:00 +0200metro-uk (en)

Russia is now testing a terrifying ‘doomsday torpedo’ which could swamp coastal areas in a radioactive tsunami up to 300 feet high. The Poseidon system was initially thought to be a hoax – but the huge 65ft missile has just been shown off in a new video.

Terrifying footage of people huddling in the sea to escape Gre...

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:20:00 +0200newstalkzb (en)

Terrifying footage shows the moment dozens of Greeks take refuge in the sea in a last ditch attempt to save themselves from blazing wildfires. Residents in Mati, east of Athens, were at the epicentre of the deadly fires with 91 people killed so far according to authorities, the Daily Mail reported.

Terrifying footage of people huddling in the sea to escape Greece inferno

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:28:00 +0200nzherald (en)

Frightened people can be seen embracing one another in the water as smoke fills the air around them. The fires trapped people in cars and on the edge of cliffs, while others were forced to jump off to survive, or rush into the sea from the beach. At least 91 people were killed , a fire brigade....

Shocking footage shows people take to the sea to avoid deadly Greek wildfires

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:10:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Frightened people can be seen embracing one another in the water as smoke fills the air around them. The fires trapped people in cars and on the edge of cliffs, while others were forced to jump off to survive, or rush into the sea from the beach. At least 83 people were killed , a fire brigade....

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 04:45:00 +0200crestonvalleyadvance (en)

A coastguard patrols near the coastline of the burnt area of Mati, east of Athens, Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire. Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a....

Shocking satellite images show catastrophic Greek wildfires turned land to ashen brown in tragedy

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 18:36:00 +0200dailymail (en)

We are mourning for our own Panayiotis and his family. A wonderful person with ethical values, a great professional and above all a family man. 'To all of us who have lived to him, to all of us who we have met him, his goodness expressed through his eyes will remain unforgettable.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:47:00 +0200kswo (en)

By COSTAS KANTOURIS and ELENA BECATOROS ATHENS, Greece (AP) - All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday.

Greek forensics experts work on identifying dead from fire, put toll at 86

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:21:00 +0200kathimerini-en (en)

Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies. It was the first indication the death toll had increased, as the official figure provided by the fire service still stood at 83. Many of the dead were burned beyond recognition and the identification procedure, relying on DNA....

Forensic experts work on identifying victims of Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:19:00 +0200mia-mk (en)

Athens, 27 July 2018 (MIA) - All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies....

Greek officials say arson may have caused wildfires killing 83

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:18:00 +0200azcentral (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece’s deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86....

Greek officials say arson may have caused wildfires killing 83

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:09:00 +020012news (en)

The discrepancy was due to forensic tests revealing the remains of three extra people, Karakoukis said. The revelation was an indication of the intensity of the fire’s heat, which melted the metal hub caps of cars. “There are parts of bones that are attributed to three people, so the number increases to 86,” Karakoukis said.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:03:00 +0200680news (en)

A coastguard patrols near the coastline of the burnt area of Mati, east of Athens, Friday, July 27, 2018. Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated....

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:40:00 +0200thespec (en)

ATHENS, Greece — All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies — despite the official death toll standing at 83.

Forensic experts work on identifying victims of Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:39:00 +0200barrie (en)

ATHENS, Greece -- All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies....

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:36:00 +0200brownsvilleherald (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86....

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:36:00 +0200simcoe (en)

ATHENS, Greece — All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies — despite the official death toll standing at 83.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:35:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

The discrepancy was due to forensic tests revealing the remains of three extra people, Karakoukis said. The revelation was an indication of the intensity of the fire's heat, which melted the metal hub caps of cars. "There are parts of bones that are attributed to three people, so the number increases to 86," Karakoukis said.

Work continues to identify the dead after wildfires kill dozens in Greece The head of the Athens forensics department has said all...

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:32:00 +0200belfasttelegraph (en)

The head of the Athens forensics department has said all post-mortem examinations on the dozens of people who died in Greece’s wildfires have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed post-mortem examinations on 86 bodies – despite the official death toll standing at 83.

12:34 Work continues to identify the dead after wildfires kill dozens in Greece

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:55:00 +0200independent-ie-regional (en)

The head of the Athens forensics department has said all post-mortem examinations on the dozens of people who died in Greece’s wildfires have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed post-mortem examinations on 86 bodies – despite the official death toll standing at 83.

Work continues to identify the dead after wildfires kill dozens in Greece

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:53:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

The head of the Athens forensics department has said all post-mortem examinations on the dozens of people who died in Greece’s wildfires have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed post-mortem examinations on 86 bodies – despite the official death toll standing at 83.

Work continues to identify the dead after wildfires kill dozens in Greece

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:45:00 +0200itv (en)

The head of the Athens forensics department has said all post-mortem examinations on the dozens of people who died in Greece’s wildfires have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed post-mortem examinations on 86 bodies despite the official death toll standing at 83.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:40:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86....

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:31:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86....

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:26:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86....

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:23:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

All autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece 's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed although the work of identifying them continues, the head of the Athens Forensics Department said Friday. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies — despite the official death toll standing at 83.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire Source: AP

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:11:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The head of the Athens Forensics Department says all autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire Source: AP

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:07:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The head of the Athens Forensics Department says all autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:04:00 +0200foxnews (en)

ATHENS, Greece – The head of the Athens Forensics Department says all autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire Source: AP

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:59:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The head of the Athens Forensics Department says all autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire Source: AP

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:54:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The head of the Athens Forensics Department says all autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:52:00 +0200wftv (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The head of the Athens Forensics Department says all autopsies on the dozens of people who died in Greece's deadliest wildfire in decades have been completed, although the identification process continues. Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies.

Forensics experts work on identifying the dead in Greek fire

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:43:00 +0200houstonchronicle (en)

Nikos Karakoukis said coroners had completed autopsies on 86 bodies. It was the first indication the death toll had increased, as the official figure provided by the fire service still stood at 83. Many of the dead were burned beyond recognition and the identification procedure, relying on DNA....

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like a "fire trap"

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:00:00 +0200CBSnews (en)

ATHENS, Greece -- Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately. Meanwhile experts have warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Chilling post emerges of chef who predicted his own death in Greek wildfires

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 10:42:00 +0200dailymail (en)

We are mourning for our own Panayiotis and his family. A wonderful person with ethical values, a great professional and above all a family man. 'To all of us who have lived to him, to all of us who we have met him, his goodness expressed through his eyes will remain unforgettable.

‘Serious indications’ of arson in Greek inferno that consumed seaside village, killing 82

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:54:00 +0200scmp (en)

Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a “fire trap,” with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Greek resort town said built like ‘fire trap’ after deadly forest blaze blamed on suspected arson

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:24:00 +0200japantimes (en)

ATHENS – Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a “fire trap,” with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like ‘fire trap’

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:05:00 +0200therepublic (en)

ATHENS, Greece Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a “fire trap,” with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:57:00 +0200hjnews (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:23:00 +0200ctvnews (en)

ATHENS, Greece -- Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:57:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap' Source: AP

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:28:00 +0200wftv (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:26:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap' Source: AP

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:21:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:19:00 +0200wfsb (en)

By COSTAS KANTOURIS and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press. ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been....

World Frantic relatives search for missing in Athens' morgue

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:11:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:05:00 +0200newsok (en)

Burned cars are collected together at an old soccer field in Rafina, as clean-up operations get underway following a deadly wildfire in the area east of Athens, Thursday, July 26, 2018. Rescuers intensified a grim house-to-house search Wednesday for more casualties from a deadly forest fire outside....

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:55:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap' Source: AP

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:53:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap'

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:45:00 +0200kswo (en)

By COSTAS KANTOURIS and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press. ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been....

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like ‘fire trap’

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:38:00 +0200bradenton (en)

Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

Arson linked to deaths in Greek town built like 'fire trap' Source: AP

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:38:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities said Thursday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

World Frantic relatives search for missing in Athens' morgue

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 23:33:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities said Wednesday there were serious indications that a deadly wildfire that gutted a vacation resort near Athens was started deliberately, while experts warned that the devastated coastal town had been built like a "fire trap," with poor safety standards and few escape routes.

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