Israel Syria clash raises regional war fears after Beirut strike
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al Sharaa warned of a response to Israel's bombing of a Syrian radar station in Lebanon that killed three soldiers and wounded six. Demonstrations erupted in Damascus as Israel faced opposition on three fronts with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Palestinian groups in the West Bank, Gaza, and within Israel.
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Record jump in living organ donors hits new high
Living organ donors rose by over 16 percent in 2000 to more than 5,500 people donating a kidney or part of a liver. Cadaveric donations grew less than 3 percent as HHS prepares a national donor card and Workplace Partnership for Life with GM and the United Auto Workers.
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U.S. Says China Must Return Detained Navy Plane Promptly
Washington will press Beijing for the quick return of the EP-3E surveillance aircraft seized after April 1. Officials say talks will address the crash cause and steps to avoid future collisions while flights may resume once cleared.
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Cincinnati lifts curfew and calls for reforms after unrest
Mayor Charles Luken lifted the 8 PM to 6 AM curfew as rioting subsided following the police shooting of an unarmed Black man. He urged lasting reforms while maintaining a state of emergency. Community leaders blamed a lack of listening for youth anger and called for action.
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Hunger strike toll in Turkish prisons rises to 13
In Ankara a leftist inmate died during a hunger strike marking the 13th death in protests over Turkey’s new maximum security cells. About 250 inmates from outlawed groups refuse food after December transfers to small cells, while relatives join the strike.
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