Lockdown Ordered After Four Inmate Slayings in Texas Prisons
In Texas prisons, more than 6,000 inmates were confined as emergency lockdowns followed four inmate killings in 24 hours amid gang warfare. Officials cited two rival Hispanic gangs, Texas Syndicate and Texas Mafia, driving violence and a system statewide security surge over Labor Day weekend.
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Night of Looting Roils Birmingham District
Police report deux bodies found in a charred Lozells Road post office after a riot by hundreds of youths in Birmingham England. At least 30 injured, 50-plus buildings burned, looting widespread in a predominantly black immigrant district. Damage in the millions with 25 arrests.
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Thailand Fails Coup Shocks Bangkok Violence Ends Promptly
The Thai government blamed slow economic reforms for a failed coup in Bangkok that left at least four dead and 59 wounded. Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda returned from Indonesia to urge unity as rebels, backed by soldiers, tried to seize control of key outlets before loyalist troops restored order. NBC Bangkok bureau chief Neil Davis and soundman Bill Latch died in the clashes.
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