GM ignition-switch death toll climbs to 117

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 22:08

In the latest update, the fund said 354 claims for fatalities and injuries were eligible for compensation out of the total 4,342 claims it had received.

Death toll from defective GM ignition switches rises to 107

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 08:49

Victims' families are being offered compensation of at least USD 1 million each by attorney Kenneth Feinberg, who was hired by GM last year.

GM ignition-switch death toll climbs to 56

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 23:05

The General Motors death toll from faulty ignition switches has climbed to 56 from 51 as the automaker`s independent compensation fund weighs claims after the massive car recall.

Indonesia volcano Mount Sinabung spews fury, death toll rises to 16

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 12:29

Mount Sinabung, which has been brewing since four months now, unleashed its fury on the local villagers on Saturday when it spewed oodles of hot lava, blistering hot gas, and rock about two miles away in a major eruption.

Syria toll rises to 136,000 after bloody month: NGO

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:20

More than 136,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the Syrian conflict in March 2011, with January one of the bloodiest months on record, an NGO said.

Quebec seniors home fire death toll rises to 24

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 06:24

The Canadian authorities updated the confirmed death toll to 24 from a fire at a seniors home in the small town of L`Isle-Verte, Quebec earlier this month.

Nigerian gunmen attack toll reaches 85

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 07:22

The number of people killed in the Sunday`s gunmen attack in Nigerian state of Borno reached 85, after more bodies were found, an official said.

Sri Lanka mass grave toll reaches 50

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 20:04

The UN Human Rights Council has passed two rights resolutions against Sri Lanka and a third one is expected in March.

Attacks push Iraq death toll to 26: Officials

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 17:07

The protracted surge in nationwide unrest, coupled with a deadly standoff in Anbar province between security forces and anti-government fighters, has left more than 850 people dead so far this month.

Death toll from Congo arms depot blast rises to over 20

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 05:10

The number of people known to have been killed by an explosion at an arms depot in Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to more than 20, the UN mission in the country said on Saturday.

Death toll from Philippines storm climbs to 40

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 12:42

The death toll from the first storm to batter the disaster-prone Philippines this year has climbed to 40, officials said on Sunday, as forecasters warned more heavy rain was on its way.