Global Briefs: Quakes, Inspections, and Violence Reported
A moderate quake struck eastern Turkey near Pulumur nine days after a deadly event with no injuries reported. U N inspectors visited a weapons site in Bahrain as Iraq claims missiles were destroyed months ago. In India, 10 Sikh militants were killed in Punjab as tensions rise after elections. In Germany, 65 arrests and 17 injured police during a leftist protest. In China, a passenger and freight train collision killed 12 with 34 injured.
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Chinese Live TV Launch Fails as Long March Rocket Stalls
The Long March 2-E rocket failed to lift off from the pad during a nationwide TV broadcast. Authorities halted the program without details and hours later Xinhua had not yet reported the incident, marking a setback for China’s emerging commercial space sector.
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Albania vote seen as turning point in democracy
In Tirana voters lined up as Albania, Europe's poorest nation, held a watershed election amid an economy strained by hunger and shortages. Analysts expected the anti Communist Democratic Party to win amid discontent, while runoffs would follow in districts without a majority.
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Arabs Suspected in Embassy Bombing In Argentina
In Buenos Aires, Arab extremists are seen as prime suspects in the Israeli Embassy blast that killed 28 or more and wounded about 220. Five detainees were arrested but released for lack of evidence as investigators press the probe. Forensics seek remains as toll could rise to 35. Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah named as possible groups.
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Thatcher Breaks Silence Boosts Major Campaign Rally
Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher emerged from self-imposed silence to publicly back John Major's campaign in London. Her appearance aimed to steady the flagging Tories amid polls showing Labor leads and to counter criticism from rivals about their plans and unity.
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Army lifts travel ban from Gaza Strip
Tens of thousands of Palestinians return to jobs in Israel after the army ends a two day travel ban from Gaza. The ban followed a stabbing rampage in Tel Aviv's Jaffa district that left two Israelis dead and twenty wounded, including many students. The army did not cite a reason for the reversal.
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