Israeli drone attack kills refugees convoy near Beirut
An Israeli drone struck a convoy of refugees fleeing southern Lebanon on Friday night, killing at least seven and wounding 22, as fighting intensified with airstrikes on Beirut and Syria crossings. The Israeli military opened an investigation, while Hezbollah rockets targeted northern Israel and casualties rose across the region.
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Massive oil spill threatens Lebanon coast and sea life
A 10 000 to 15 000 ton heavy fuel oil spill off Lebanon after an Israeli airstrike threatens marine life and beaches. Blocked by a naval siege, cleanup may take over a year and cost above 150 million dollars, with Syrian waters and regional seas at risk.
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Rangers charged in bank robbery at Tacoma Bank of America
FBI viewed surveillance video and called the raid an extremely well organized operation. Three Fort Lewis Rangers unit members were charged in federal court in Seattle in connection with the robbery that netted about $54 000 from the Tacoma branch.
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Plot to blow U S jetliners linked to al Qaida plot
Investigators on three continents pursue a money trail in a thwarted plot to detonate disguised liquid materials aboard up to 10 London to United States flights. Rashid Rauf, a Briton tied to al Qaida, is alleged to have been the operations planner. Authorities say 41 people in Britain and Pakistan have been arrested and more evidence is sought.
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U.S. Probes Tie British Plot to American Contacts
Federal investigators pursue leads in the United States over the abortive Britain bound bombing plot. FBI assigns about 200 agents. officials say no evidence of U.S. terrorism links found yet. Calls traced to New York, Washington, Chicago, Detroit among British suspects of Pakistani descent.
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