Tremor pair rattles western Japan sparking waves and damage
A 6.9 magnitude quake offshore near the Kii peninsula followed hours later by a 7.3 quake shook western Japan injuring 14 people. Tokyo Osaka Kyoto and Nagoya felt shaking while Wakayama rural coastlines bore the strongest impact with limited damage overall. Meanwhile in Germany Chancellor Schroeder's party suffered a major defeat in Saarland with the Social Democrats dropping to about 30.8 percent and the Christian Democrats expanding their majority. Heiko Maas called the result a bitter defeat amid reform backlash.
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UN reports ongoing clashes in Darfur displacing thousands
A UN spokesman said reports of insecurity in Darfur continue with up to 4000 people driven from villages in recent days. The conflict has killed about 30000 and displaced over 1 million, with the government under international pressure to act. The UN warns of further displacement as violence persists nationwide. In Afghanistan, US forces raided a Taliban hide-out in Dewalak, Zabul, killing two and detaining two after surrounding the village following tips.
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Mothers mourn as Beslan buried amid terror attack fallout
In Beslan Russia families mourned and buried victims of a school siege that killed over 350 and left about 180 unaccounted. Mourners laid two sisters Alina and Ira Tetova to rest as officials worked to confirm the death toll amid scattered body fragments.
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Toll rises to over 340 dead in Russia school siege
President Vladimir Putin vowed a tough response to an all-out terror attack as the school hostage crisis in Russia ends with the death toll surpassing 340. Authorities reported the attackers were eliminated and the nation faced a harsh security crackdown.
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Iraqi officials claim arrest of Saddam deputy Izzat al Douri
Iraqi authorities at first claimed Izzat Ibrahim al Douri, Saddam Hussein’s former deputy, was captured in a raid near Adwar north of Baghdad. A top information official described DNA tests underway to confirm identity while a defense minister called the reports baseless.
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Barbara Walters to depart 20/20 after 25 years
Barbara Walters confirms her exit from ABCs 20/20 after 25 years to avoid being forced out and plans to continue television with specials and appearances on The View. ABC named Elizabeth Vargas as her replacement.
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Barbara
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Boston bank robber uses milk or money schemes in odd spree
Paul Michael Callahan, 32, allegedly attempted to rob a Boston University copy shop, then fled to a Fleet bank, and later robbed Citizens Bank for 2500 dollars before dye packs and a damaged truck led to his capture at a Brookline gas station. In Oregon, Barbara Vreeland’s home was struck by cremated remains in a misrouted air delivery, causing damage. In Turkey, ker Yilmaz, 28, aims for a world record by milk squirting 9223 feet from his eye as he milks attention for Turkey.
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