Briefs from Washington and beyond on Christmas Day incidents
A 19 year old Lolando Bello clung to a White House fence and was charged with unlawful entry and threats after a Sunday incident. In New York Officer Timothy Torres killed himself while off duty at a Times Square restaurant. In Puerto Rico three gunmen opened fire at an outdoor Luquillo party, killing the host and three guests. A bar manager in Dederick, Missouri fatally shot two brothers during a Christmas morning fight, then was mortally wounded. In Washington, Mitchell and Foley urged party unity and warned against gridlock if Democrats mirror Republican tactics.
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White House
Secret Service
Lolando Bello
Pennsylvania Avenue
Carl Meyer
Bello
New York
Timothy Torres
Times Square
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Luquillo
U.S
Dederick
Arthur Bartlett
The
Mule Bar & Grill
Kevin Ford
Larry Ford
Bartlett
Mitchell
Foley
Senate
George Mitchell
Maine
Tom Foley
House
NBC
Meet the Press
Jetliner hijacked in Algeria lands in Marseille France
Air France Airbus A300 with 180 aboard arrived at Marignane airport in Marseille after a 40 hour hijack standoff. Five gunmen seized the jet during departure from Algiers and killed three passengers including a French embassy employee, with tensions over hostage releases and fate of others.
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France
Air France
Algeria
Marignane
Interior Ministry
Algiers
Mediterranean
Yannick Beugnet
Bombing in Jerusalem overshadows Christmas in Bethlehem area
In Jerusalem an Islamic bomber killed himself and wounded twelve as Hamas claimed responsibility. In Beit Sahur Palestinians and Israelis marched together, protesting Israeli land seizures near Har Homa planned housing for about 6,000 units. Christmastide events in Bethlehem drew large crowds despite tension and security.
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Gaza Strip
Jericho
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Hamas
Beit Sahur
Mazen Badra
Har Homa
Supreme Court
Saeb Erakat
Hous
Maryland pastor murdered in Essex during Christmas Eve
Churchgoers found Rev. Samuel Nathaniel Booth stabbed to death in his Essex home after he failed to appear for services. James Thomas Wood, 24, of Abingdon, confessed to the killing and was charged with robbery and murder by state police.
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Essex, Md
Samual Nathaniel Booth
H.E. Watts
James Thomas Wood
Abingdon
Christmas Treats Sparked Fights at Haitian Party
At the Presidential Palace in Port au Prince 1500 children waited for President Aristide on Christmas Day. He appeared at dusk and spoke briefly before officials began handing out candy cake snow cones and juice. A melee broke out as kids grabbed snacks and ice.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Aristide
Smarck Michel
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