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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 2006
Page
14
A four story Manhattan Upper East Side building collapsed after a gas explosion. Authorities suspect a possible suicide attempt by owner Nicholas Bartha, a 66 year old doctor, amid a bitter divorce. A passer by and Bartha were badly hurt. at least 13 others sustained minor injuries.
Shamil Basayev, Chechen rebel leader with a $10 million bounty, died in a truck explosion in Ingushetia along with three militants. Russian officials described the blast as a fatal accident tied to a convoy of hazardous materials near Nazran, amid ongoing sectarian violence and after years of anti terror operations. Basayev’s death is labeled a major setback for Islamic extremism and a potential boost for President Putin's security efforts.
In eastern Baghdad a bookstore offers fake identification cards as Sunnis and Shiites flee violence. For about 35 dollars a Sunni name like Omar can become Abdul Mahal to pass through checkpoints, reflecting rising sectarian killings after a Samarra mosque bombing. Interior Ministry officials acknowledge the practice but prioritize stopping the violence.
In Gulfport Mississippi a bench trial opens over whether Katrina wind damage falls under flood exclusions. Paul and Julie Leonard allege misled guidance and insufficient review while Nationwide Mutual defends that wind damage is covered but flooding is excluded. Lawyers seek hundreds of millions in settlements for Gulf Coast homeowners hurt by insurers’ wind versus water stance.
European nations met in Rabat to explore financing development in Africa to reduce poverty and violence fueling illegal immigration to Europe. The plan envisions a networked effort including origin transit and destination countries, aiming to create self-sustaining growth and lessen Europe’s appeal as a migration destination.
In Kandahar area a U S warplane dropped four 400 pound bombs on a Taliban hideout killing more than 40 suspected fighters. One Afghan soldier died and three coalition troops were wounded in Uruzgan amid heavy clashes spanning the weekend. Britain then said it would send more troops to the region as part of the ongoing coalition offensive.
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