Violence at Caracas rally leaves 3 dead, 28 wounded
Gunfire erupted at Plaza Francia in Caracas during an opposition rally after leaders announced an extended general strike against President Hugo Chávez. Three killed and 28 wounded as officials detained two suspects amid a tense push for negotiation and oil industry shutdowns.
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Oil exports halt in Venezuela amid general strike
Venezuela stops crude exports as a nationwide five day strike grips the government. U S imports show Venezuela as a top supplier with about 1 201 million barrels per day in 2002 nine month data followed by Nigeria Iraq Kuwait Indonesia and Other OPEC at various levels.
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Woman admits setting Colorado’s largest wildfire
Former U.S. Forest Service employee Terry Barton pleaded guilty to starting the 137000 acre blaze southwest of Denver. The June fire destroyed 133 homes and cost over 29 million to contain with a six year federal sentence recommended. Barton faced sentencing February 21 with time off for good behavior.
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Man sentenced to prison for Burning Bush remark
A Port land man was sentenced to 37 months in prison after being convicted of threatening to kill or harm President Bush during the 2001 Sioux Falls visit. Richard Humphreys plans to appeal, claiming the remark was free speech. He made the comment during a Watertown barroom discussion overheard by a bartender.
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Gazette promotes agriculture with soybean ink reuse drive
The Gazette highlights recycling by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at Fulton or local recycling points. The paper, established 1883, is published daily and Sunday in Cedar Rapids with various subscription rates and contacts.
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Iranian oil ship collides with US destroyer in Persian Gulf
The Iranian vessel collided with the USS Paul Hamilton in the northern Persian Gulf causing a 2 foot hull gash above the water line. No injuries were reported and the Paul Hamilton continued operations while the incident is investigated.
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