Samoa begins day of mourning

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Apia : Samoa | about 1 month ago

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Samoans are starting a day of mourning which will include a national memorial service for more than 140 people who were killed in last week's tsunami disaster. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele and his government, as well as other community leaders, will attend the service at Apia Park.

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