Vilonia Tornado Triggers Mass Casualty Response in Arkansas
A Vilonia Arkansas tornado causes a mass casualty situation with unknown death toll. Mayor James Firestone calls the scene chaotic as the storm also hits Mayflower nearby. The National Weather Service notes a half mile wide funnel crossing Interstate 40. Other states report multiple tornadoes and damage.
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U S and Philippines strike framework for rotating military access
The Obama administration announced a new defense framework with the Philippines allowing rotating U S troops ships and aircraft to operate from Philippine bases without permanent bases or large troop stationing. The deal aims to preposition supplies aid disaster response and deter China while leaving negotiations on timing scope and duration ongoing.
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Abbas denounces Holocaust as most heinous crime
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called the Holocaust the most heinous crime in modern history in an English and Arabic statement timed for Holocaust Remembrance Day. He extended sympathy to victims families and condemned ethnic discrimination, while critics questioned his motive amid stalled peace talks.
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Afghan presidential hopefuls rally supporters in Kabul
Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, the leading contenders, urged election officials to address fraud as they rallied supporters in Kabul ahead of a potential June runoff. Neither secured a majority in the first round, with turnout up sharply from 2009. The candidates promise to sign the security pact with the United States if elected.
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