The Global News Desk 115

 August 02  - (The Global News Desk 115) - A light jet carrying tourists above the Nazca Lines in Peru plummeted to the ground, killing 13 passengers. Near Nazca, a city on Peru's southern coast known for its archeological and tourism attractions, the small light plane crashed in a deadly accident. Peruvian state TV said the aircraft had two pilots and 11 tourists when it plummeted. It had taken off from Pisco airport for a tourist trip over the Nazca Lines, which are ancient geoglyphs cut into the desert that are best viewed from above. But, a local news source reported that the plane lost communication with the control tower minutes after departure. The smoldering wreckage of what looked to be the little plane was visible in disturbing footage that was posted on social media.  

BRAZIL , Brasília   — Local officials in Brazil informed the mainstream media that a bus crashed into a ravine in Brazil's state of Alagoas on Sunday, killing 23 Passengers.  Rescue members confirmed that 22 people  were  pronounced   dead shortly  after the incident, and one passenger died after being taken to the hospital, according to the Alagoas state government.  With 40 passengers on board, the bus plunged into the gorge near Uniao dos Palmares. State Governor Paulo Dantas announced three days of mourning for "a terrible incident."  Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, said the government is watching the situation and will support local leaders in rescuing and caring for the victims.