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Rare light aircraft crash in Beijing kills pilot, injures 13 people

A light aircraft crash into Beijing's tallest building on Friday killed ​the pilot and injured 13 people who were not on ‌board, the local government said following the unusual accident for the Chinese capital, where airspace is heavily restricted. Those injured are receiving medical treatment and authorities are ​investigating the incident, Chaoyang district government said in a statement ​on Saturday. "A single-engine, two-seat light sport aircraft collided with ⁠a high-rise building while flying near the East third ring road ​in Chaoyang, at 5:55pm (0955 GMT) on June 26," said the ​statement, which was posted on social media. "There was only one person on board, the pilot, who died," the statement added, without giving any further details of ​the possible cause of the crash. Damage to the facade of the ​skyscraper appeared to be limited to a hole caused by the loss of ‌two ⁠large glass panels. The gap had been temporarily boarded up as ...
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M23 rebels loot $70 million in gold from Congo mine, company says

Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining’s gold concession in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have looted at least 500 kilograms of bullion since May, the company told Reuters, accusing some of its own employees of aiding the theft. At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. The mine is located in South Kivu province, where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels staged a lightning offensive this year that allowed them to seize more territory than ever before. They took control of the mine in May. “With the help of some employees, they transported the first batch of more than 50 kg of gold out in a very short time,” Twangiza Mining said on Monday in a written response to Reuters’ queries about losses since M23 seized the site. Read More: Gold prices plunge in global, local markets “Since the occupation, they have obtained at least 500 kg of gold and secretly transported it through underground channels,” the company added. M23 did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Twangiza Mining, headquartered in Congo and describing itself as a Chinese-owned firm, said it has lost over 100 kg of gold per month since the takeover, in addition to $5 million worth of equipment and materials. The company said it is preparing to file a formal complaint with international arbitration bodies and Congolese authorities and has declared force majeure. It also accused the rebels of expelling residents, demolishing churches, and using Rwandan technicians to extract geological data to resume and expand mining operations. “There are more than 150 workers left on site. We cannot get in touch with them,” the company said. The Rwandan government did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A drone strike on October 15 destroyed power generation infrastructure at the mine. It was not clear who was responsible for the attack. Fighting in eastern Congo has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands this year. Armed groups have seized several mining sites in the mineral-rich region, according to UN investigators. A UN Security Council briefing last year said M23 rebels were earning around $300,000 a month from mineral taxes in the coltan-rich Rubaya region. US President Donald Trump brokered a peace deal between Congo and Rwanda in June as part of an effort to stabilise eastern Congo and attract Western mining investment. Rwanda has consistently denied backing M23 rebels despite repeated allegations from UN experts and regional governments. Qatar has been hosting direct talks between Congo and M23. The two sides missed an August deadline for a peace deal but on October 14 agreed to establish a monitoring mechanism for an eventual ceasefire.

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