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Canada Collects Family DNA Samples to Identify Missing Citizens in Nepal
Canadian officials are gathering DNA samples from relatives of nationals reported missing following a recent disaster in the Nepal-Tibet border region. Authorities plan to release further updates on identification efforts and consular assistance.
3 Sept, 16:16 — 4 Sept, 00:20
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Global Affairs collecting DNA from families of Canadians missing in Nepal
Federal government officials said Global Affairs Canada is working to collect DNA from the families of Canadians still missing in Nepal and China after a flash flood ripped through the border region last week.
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Canadian officials to provide update on Tibet-Nepal disaster response
As of earlier this week, 30 Canadians were still missing after devastating floods
By Temur Durrani
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First report: globe-and-mail · 3 Sept, 16:16|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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