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1. At least 30 people are killed and 160 more are missing after a boat capsized in Province of Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
   2023-10-17 12:18:55 (First version)
2. At least 47 people are killed and dozens more are missing after a boat capsized in Province of Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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