Two Die in Alpine Frejus Tunnel Fire Tragedy
In the eight mile long Frejus tunnel between France and Italy a fire involving a tire truck and a glue truck plus four other vehicles killed two people. One victim fled half a mile through smoke before collapsing. another body was found nearby. Fire temperatures reached 1650 degrees as six vehicles burned and traffic was halted during the evacuation and investigation.
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Tens of thousands rally for free elections in Azerbaijan
About 10,000 protesters gathered in Baku to demand free elections as authorities allowed a peaceful demonstration. Police presence in riot gear guarded a central square, with past clashes in 2003 and tightened rally bans shaping the backdrop ahead of November parliamentary elections.
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China tightens security around Tiananmen on anniversary
Police increased presence around Tiananmen Square as China barred memorials on the 16th anniversary of the 1989 crackdown. In Hong Kong, 30 000 to 40 000 people gathered in Victoria Park for a candlelight memorial singing solemn hymns.
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Rumsfeld says U S not aiming to undermine Beijing regime
At an Asian security conference in Singapore Pentagon chief Donald Rumsfeld rejects U S attempts to topple the Beijing government. He warns China’s growing military spending and urges political opening while noting its economy benefits from freer systems. He cites China as having the world’s third largest military budget.
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