The lawyer representing the families of several victims and survivors of the disaster said they want to see its 11 safety recommendations implemented immediately to prevent future similar tragedies.

A FACEBOOK fan has turned her hundreds of online friends into the real thing by trekking the globe to visit them. At the same time, ArLynn Presser, a writer from Chicago, USA, has conquered her morbid fear of open spaces.

At least 11 people were killed and up to 35 were injured when a third-floor balcony on an apartment building collapsed during a party today, officials said in Chicago, USA.