Nation World Summary Blend From The Hague And Washington
The Netherlands releases hidden camera footage of Joran Van der Sloot claiming involvement with Natalee Holloway and a disposal plan. A Washington Post ABC poll shows worsening economic sentiment and recession fears among Americans. In Odessa Texas a man charged with murdering his wife pleads exorcism as motive. Iraq’s presidency council issues a law allowing Saddam-era officials to return to government posts, a key U.S. benchmark but unsigned by the Sunni VP.
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Natalee Holloway
Aruba
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Alabama
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Washington
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Washington Post- Abc News
United States
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Iraq
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Egypt seals Gaza border after breach speeds relief
Egyptian police fortified Gaza border with large metal spikes and shipping containers on Sunday, restoring a blockade after a 12 day breach that let hundreds of thousands cross. Hamas seeks a role in crossborder administration but international opposition limits its influence.
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Hamas
Egypt
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Hosni Mubarak
Israel
Gaza Border Closure Tightens in Egypt Region
MIDEAST reports show the Egypt Gaza border near movement restricted as border guards seal openings. Gazans crowded the line while Hamas police assisted in keeping crowds back, contrasting with earlier days when Hamas tried to reseal the border.
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Six Victims in Tinley Park Clothing Store Shooting
Police and investigators outline a robbery gone wrong at a Lane Bryant store in a southwest Chicago suburb. Five women were killed and a sixth person was wounded but survived, with names released for the deceased: Connie Woolfolk, Jennifer Bishop, Rhonda McFarland, Sarah Szafranski, and Carrie Hadek Chiuso.
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Chicago
Tinley Park
Michael O’connell
O'Connell
Lane Bryant
O’connell
Sherry Sissac
St. James Hospital
Lissac
Connie R. Woolfolk
Flossmoor
Jennifer L. Bishop
South Bend
Ind
Rhonda McFarland
Joliet
Ill
Sarah Szafranski
Oak Forest
Carrie Hadek Chiuso
Frankfort
Szafranski
Quake Toll Rises Across Rwanda and Congo
Two earthquakes, magnitude 6.0 in Congo and 5.0 near Rwanda's Rusizi District, killed at least 39 and left nearly 400 injured. In Rwanda 34 dead and 231 wounded as a church collapsed. Bukavu reported five dead and 149 injured. Rescuers search for more victims.
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Rwanda
Congo
U.S. Geological Survey
Rusizi
Florence Nyiranzoga
Ministry of Health
Frank Mugambage
Rwanda Temblor
Bukavu
Raisi Kunda
Kunda
Africa
Great Rift Valley
Britain considers glass size link to rising alcohol abuse
Britain faces a growing problem with heavy drinking as pub glass sizes and cheap supermarket alcohol expand. Lawmakers warn older adults, especially women, are increasing intake, while critics blame culture and relaxed rules. Parliament investigates glass size and urges smaller servings.
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Danny Blackmore
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