Rebels press attack on Kigali as siege nears endgame
Rebels batter Kigali area near the airport with heavy artillery and mortars as they close on government positions. U.N. says both sides suffer heavy casualties amid street fighting. Civilians face food and water delays. 3,000 sheltered at the national stadium receive aid.
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Canada to police high seas against pirate fishermen
Canada announced a plan to police the North Atlantic beyond the 200 mile limit with seizing power and up to 1.5 million dollar fines to curb overfishing. Fisheries minister Brian Tobin warned of an ecological emergency if rogue foreign trawlers persist and stressed adherence to international law.
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