Helicopters Lift Hundreds From Chaos In Albania
Helicopters from the United States Germany and Italy evacuated hundreds of foreigners from Tirana amid gunfire and chaos. A mediator called for international force to restore order as violence escalated following Albania’s economic crisis and protests.
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U.S. officials fear Albania refugee spillover
U.S. officials warn Albania turmoil could trigger a refugee surge destabilizing the Balkans. Defense Secretary Cohen says only evacuation of Americans is planned, with no broader military intervention. Marines and NATO forces conduct evacuations, while Albania's fate hinges on negotiations or chaos.
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86 Feared Dead In Iran C-130 Crash In Mountains
Heavy snow hampered a search for a military C-130 that crashed in Iran’s northeastern mountains. All 86 aboard were feared dead after contact was lost near Mashhad, following takeoff from Dezful. Rescuers faced freezing weather as they scoured the area for wreckage.
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Mashhad
Dezful
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Vakili Pour
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