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Car Crashed into a Children's Center in New York

Car crashed on Sunday at the Children's Development Center in the New York area of Bronx. Three people were injured, NBC television reported, quoted by BGNES.

Their age is not specified. They were taken to hospital, doctors rated their condition as severe, Nova TV reported.

At the children's development center, children's holidays are often held.

6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 has been detected off the coast of Japan.
The US Geological Survey said that the earthquake struck about 286km south east of Kamaishi, and around 321km east of Fukushima.
The depth of the earthquake, which struck at 2.37am local time, was measured at 10km. Details of any damage are yet to emerge.

Earthquake of Magnitude 8.1 Strikes off Mexico's Pacific Coast

A strong earthquake of magnitude 8.1 has struck in the Pacific off the southern coast of Mexico, killing at least three people, reported BBC. 

The epicentre was about 87km (54 miles) south-west of the town of Pijijiapan and at a depth of 70km, the United States Geological Survey said.

Teacher Wages are Rising with 20-25% Next Year

After an increase in teacher salaries of 15% in September, the salaries of those employed in secondary education will be upward indexed by another 20-25% in 2018.

This is what Menda Stoyanova, the chairman of the parliamentary budget committee, told the National TV.

The aim of the Cabinet - doubling the teacher's salaries in three years, she added.

Japan's Abe donates to controversial war shrine on anniversary

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Aug. 15 sent a cash donation to a controversial war shrine as the country marked the anniversary of its defeat in World War II.

Yasukuni Shrine honors about 2.5 million dead, mostly Japanese, who perished in the country's wars since the late 19th century.

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