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February 2012 Current Events: Disasters & Science News
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Here are the key events in Science and Disasters news for the month of February 2012.
Riot at Soccer Match Causes Many Deaths in Egypt (Feb. 1): At least 73 people are killed in a fight between fans of rival teams at a soccer match in Port Said, Egypt. Security at the gates is questioned as fans used knives, clubs, and other weapons in the brawl. Fire Kills Hundreds at Prison in Honduras (Feb. 14): Over 300 people are killed at a prison in Honduras when an inmate sets fire to his mattress. The fire quickly spreads. Most of the victims die in their cells, awaiting rescue. Some inmates, now fugitives, escape through the roof. Relatives, attempting to rescue loved ones, clash with police at the prison gate.
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