Congo leader bans party activity in Kinshasa
President Laurent Kabila’s government banned political party activity in Kinshasa and across the country. The move mirrors Mobutu era tactics and risks provoking Western concern. Opposition leaders planned a protest, with Dominique Kankonde stating a march would proceed Wednesday.
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Kinshasa
Congo
Laurent Kabila
Dominique Kankonde
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Australian premier apologizes for Aborigine children policy
Australia’s premier John Howard apologized for the forced removal of about 100000 Aborigine children from their parents between 1910 and the early 1970s. He said he was deeply sorry for the injustices and trauma caused, while noting the apology did not come from the government. Protests mixed with applause marked the national reconciliation convention.
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Australia
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Sky divers unbelted in fatal Homestead Cessna crash
Five sky divers died when a Cessna crashed near Homestead Florida after the crew apparently sat unbelted on the cabin floor. Investigators weigh weight distribution and speed as possible causes while the lone survivor prepared to jump from a wing.
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Homestead
Fla
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Daryl Martin
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Jason Thomas
Jeffrey Kennedy
Opa-locka
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