Hostages to Hear From Loved Ones in Letter Move
In Lima Peru for nearly two weeks rebels holding 83 hostages in the Japanese ambassador's residence will permit one letter from each captive's relatives. Red Cross officials say hostages may reply the same day and receive fresh supplies including clothes and disinfectant. Rebels previously demanded the freeing of about 300 prisoners.
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Strike and protests shut Israel as labor strike widens
Hundreds of thousands walked off jobs in Israel shutting down the country in the largest protest yet against Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. Histadrut said tax hikes budget cuts and privatization plans threaten layoffs and halted banks seaports and public services.
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