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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 2009
Page
13
A 20 pound lobster named George, once slated for a restaurant dinner, was freed into a Kennebunkport cove near the Bush estate. Transported by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, researchers estimate the creature may be 80 to 140 years old based on aging methods.
Israel dropped bombs and leaflets on Gaza City on a day of heavy fighting. More than 30 Palestinians were killed as hospitals struggled with casualties while Egypt hosted talks to defuse the crisis and Abbas warned of a bloodshed escalation if cease fire calls failed.
Gaza medics describe facing tank fire and access delays during a two week Israeli assault. About 400 medics including volunteers work long shifts with little rest, losing friends and family as they rush to scenes. Delays and stranding civilians hinder timely aid and body removal.
Europe and Ukrainian officials announce a deal for EU led monitoring of Russian gas transit to Europe. Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek says the signing clears the way for resumption of Russian gas supplies as the Czech Republic holds the rotating EU presidency.
In the Gulf of Aden five pirates who seized the Saudi supertanker Sirius Star reportedly drowned with their share of a 3 million dollar ransom. A pirate relative said the bundle was dropped onto the deck as the ship and its 25 crew were freed after a two month standoff.
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