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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2006
Page
17
In Lansing a man faces assault charges after John Ridgeway allegedly rubbed unknown liquid from a vial on his hands and shook hands with a prosecutor, a police officer, and a bailiff during a Dec. 21 traffic court appearance. All three fell ill with nausea and headaches within an hour. Two required hospital care.
The Commerce Department reports November deficit at 64.2 billion dollars, down 5.7 percent from October. Exports rose 1.8 percent to a record 109.3 billion led by Boeing aircraft, while imports slipped 1.1 percent to 173.5 billion as foreign oil prices eased from peak levels.
A history of deadly incidents during the Mecca and Medina pilgrimage shows repeated disasters. Dates listed include 1987 July 31, 1998 April 9 1998 about 180 1994 March 5 400 killed as crowds stampede and clashes with Iranians unfold during anti U S demonstrations and security overpasses.
A deadly stampede occurred near the holy sites in Mecca after two bombs exploded in a crowded tunnel during the stoning of the devil ritual. One pilgrim was reported killed with multiple injuries as crowds surged toward safety.
The record lists mass casualty events including fires at Mina on April 15 1997 killing over 340 people in an overcrowded tent city. It also cites a Mina stampede on February 1 2004 with 244 killed and a similar number injured. An entry notes a January 12 stampede in Mecca near the holy city, causing hundreds killed.
At Mina outside Mecca, a stampede during the stoning ritual of the hajj killed 345 pilgrims and injured 289 as crowds surged while hurrying to pelt the three al-Jamarat pillars. The Interior Ministry cited the death toll with most victims reportedly from South Asia.
Mehmet Ali Agca the man who attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II in 1981 was released from Kartal Prison Istanbul after serving more than 25 years in Italy and Turkey for the plot against the pontiff and the Turkish journalist slaying. He was greeted by supporters as authorities review the release for potential errors.
Bloomberg pushes health agenda beyond schools to bodegas and cafeterias. City officials highlight rising obesity, diabetes, and heart disease risks while a health campaign targets trans fats and high calorie foods. Experts credit aggressive policy moves for shaping NYC nutrition.
Israeli leader Ariel Sharon remains comatose on day eight as doctors reveal a brain disease detected after his initial stroke. Critics say blood thinners may have worsened the second stroke and question disclosure of diagnoses.
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