Refugee boat sinking near Indonesia sparks Titanic memories
Survivors described horrific scenes with a 19 meter vessel sinking after hull damage. Officials fear 350 plus dead among 421 on board, many Iraqis Afghans and Palestinians. IOM noted passengers paid 4000 each. boats lack lifejackets radios.
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Internet backs filtering system for Web sites
Washington report notes three top Internet firms support a voluntary filtering model from the Internet Content Rating Association. AOL Time Warner Yahoo and Microsoft Network back a system allowing parents to rate and block objectionable content automatically while retaining control over specific sites.
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Adams pushes IRA disarmament to salvage peace plan
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams urged IRA supporters to act with clear heads and brave hearts to advance the Good Friday peace process amid a fragile power sharing government in Northern Ireland. Police chief Ronnie Flanagan signaled a quick real follow up and officials from Britain and Ireland welcomed the statement despite Protestant skepticism and Ulster Unionist pressure.
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