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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2003
Page
9
In Hebron West Bank Israeli troops killed local Islamic Jihad leader Mohammed Sidr after a six hour exchange as they raided his hideout for allegedly planning a car bomb attack. The operation triggered a retaliatory threat from the group and involved helicopter and tank fire followed by bulldozers demolishing the rubble.
Newark AP report notes Homeland Security Secretary Ridge stating a global sting led to the arrest of Hemant Lakhani, a Briton labeled a major arms dealer. He was held without bond as authorities say he planned to sell a shoulder fired missile and smuggle 50 more with potential use against commercial airliners.
Two Afghan Red Crescent aid workers were killed and three wounded when gunmen attacked their convoy in southeastern Afghanistan. Officials said the assault, part of a surge of violence on Wednesday, marked the bloodiest day since the Taliban's fall and highlighted ongoing instability.
The recall ballot in California will feature 135 names ranging from politicians to celebrities and business figures. Among the candidates are an American Indian tribal chairman, a discount cigarette retailer, a used car salesman, a golf pro, a retired police officer, a bounty hunter, a porn star and a sumo wrestler.
Libyan authorities agree to create a $2.7 billion fund for families of 270 victims of the 1988 Pan Am bombing. Lawyers say a letter admitting responsibility will follow to the United Nations, possibly triggering swift UN sanctions relief.
Modesto judge keeps the Scott Peterson preliminary hearing open to the public despite defense requests for a closed session. Defense argued open proceedings risk witness identification and media speculation in the high profile case. Prosecutors sought TV coverage, noting open hearings are standard in major California cases.
Rebels end a two month siege of Monrovia with a handover on a front line bridge as U S Marines and West African peacekeepers rush in. Amb Blaney greeted rebel leaders while aircraft and helicopters bolster the new American presence to secure the port and deliver humanitarian aid.
Los Angeles photographer John Rutter, 41, was arrested in Venice and charged with attempted extortion grand theft perjury and forgery in a case involving 10 year old Cameron Diaz images. He faces up to six years in prison on conviction and was jailed on 250000 bail awaiting arraignment.
Bonner County Fair officials cancel a tight-fitting jeans contest amid community complaints that the event was inappropriate and could exploit contestants. Fair manager Rhonda Livingston noted objections from some women in the community and County Commissioners deferred to the fair board.
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