A man surveys the damage after a military plane crashed in the mountains of eastern Algeria on Tuesday, February 11. Rescue workers recovered at least 77 bodies and found one survivor, officials said.
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A man surveys the damage after a military plane crashed in the mountains of eastern Algeria on Tuesday, February 11. Rescue workers recovered at least 77 bodies and found one survivor, officials said.
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The plane was flying from Tamanrasset in southern Algeria to Constantine in the east, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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The plane was flying from Tamanrasset in southern Algeria to Constantine in the east, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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An Algerian soldier takes part in rescue operations. The Hercules C-130 was reportedly carrying members of the Algerian air force and their families.
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An Algerian soldier takes part in rescue operations. The Hercules C-130 was reportedly carrying members of the Algerian air force and their families.
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The plane crashed into Mount Fertas, about 500 kilometers (310 miles) east of Algiers.
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The plane crashed into Mount Fertas, about 500 kilometers (310 miles) east of Algiers.
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Emergency vehicles line the street near the crash site.
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Emergency vehicles line the street near the crash site.
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Emergency personnel take part in the rescue operation. State radio, citing a military source, said bad weather was behind the crash.
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Emergency personnel take part in the rescue operation. State radio, citing a military source, said bad weather was behind the crash.
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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika declared a three-day national mourning period and offered his condolences to the families of the victims, state-run media reported.
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Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika declared a three-day national mourning period and offered his condolences to the families of the victims, state-run media reported.
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