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Commercial Submarine Carrying Russian Tourists Sinks Off Egyptian Coast Reports surfaced earlier that a submarine carrying Russian tourists sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing at least four people. The New York Times cited a statement from the Russian Embassy and Egyptian local media outlets.  Here are more details about the undersea incident that occurred in the waters 300 miles or so southeast of Cairo, near one of Egypt's top tourist hubs along the Red Sea: The vessel was believed to be carrying about 45 people on a tour in the waters off the coast near Hurghada, a popular resort nearly 300 miles southeast of Cairo. The embassy reported the deaths in a statement posted on social media, which also said that all the tourists on board were Russian. Local news outlets reported at least six dead, but the numbers could not immediately be verified. Nine people were injured and were taken to a nearby hospital, and rescue workers pulled 29 people out of the water, the news reports said. -NY...

Investigations continue after at least six Russian nationals die, dozens wounded, following sinking of a tourist vessel....

Local authorities say 39 rescued after vessel carrying tourists sunk off Hurghada's tourist promenade area....

About nine people also thought to have been injured in incident on 44-seater vessel at Red Sea resort Six feared dead in Red Sea sinking – latest updatesAt least six people have reportedly died and nine have been injured after a 44-seater tourist submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada.The incident, involving a recreational vessel operated by Sindbad Submarines, occurred in waters opposite Hurghada's Marriot hotel resort. Continue reading......

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Bulgaria also among more affordable choices as vacations remain a priority Business live – latest updatesCash-strapped consumers are still prioritising spending on holidays but are choosing more affordable destinations including Egypt, Bulgaria and Tunisia for their annual break, according to Europe's biggest package trip operator.Tui said new customers with smaller budgets who are not able to find a package holiday in more traditional locations such as Spain are looking elsewhere. Continue reading......

Authorities says five more people have been rescued, bringing the total to 33 survivors while seven remain missing....

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At least 28 rescued after the boat, called Sea Story and carrying 45 people, sinks near the coastal town of Marsa Alam....

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