Hawaii Governor Declares Honolulu Disaster Area
Governor Waihee declared Honolulu a major disaster after floods. Up to 20 inches of rain on Oahu caused an estimated $29 million in damage, with 8 homes destroyed and hundreds damaged. FEMA and Red Cross mobilized as 175 people were homeless and 11 sought shelter. Police and residents described extensive flood damage and evacuation of 2800 people in Kailua.
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Peres Calls for Negotiations Amid Israel Arab Tensions
Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres says talks with Arab foes may end the West Bank Gaza crisis and lead to a broader regional accord. He supports an international conference with five UN Security Council powers and direct talks with Jordan, while PM Shamir opposes such a conference.
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West German Consular Employee Shot Dead in Paris
In Paris an early morning shooting on Avenue de New York near the Seine killed Siegfried Wielspuetz, a West German consular employee since 1986. A leaflet found on his body claimed Kurdish National Liberation Front responsibility, though police noted no demands.
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Mass execution of 17 Chinese prisoners reported in Shenyang
A Beijing based report claims 17 prisoners were convicted of murder, rape and robbery and executed shortly after a mass rally in Shenyang gymnasium. Five others were convicted of robbery with sentences up to life. No names or specific crimes were detailed.
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Testimony centers on Dona Paz collision with Vector Vessel
Manila AP report details second mate Reynaldo Tampe recounting the night Dec 20 crash off Mindoro that sank the Dona Paz and the Vector. Survivors number 26 from the Vector and 60 crew aboard the Dona Paz. 1,600 plus lives feared lost. Coast guard notes imply difficulty assigning blame. President Aquino weighs French offer to refloat the Dona Paz.
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