Fighting Escalates as Israelis Move Tanks in West Bank
A fragile U S backed truce held as Israel pulled tanks from tense West Bank positions near Bethlehem and other cities. One Palestinian died in a clash near Bethlehem and another in Gaza at Netzarim Junction. Funeral gatherings sparked new skirmishes across the region ahead of Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque.
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Gaza
Netzarim Junction
Ozone Hole Reaches Populated City in New Zealand
New Zealand researchers report the Antarctic ozone hole stretched over Punta Arenas Chile for two days, 9 and 10 September, exposing residents to high ultraviolet radiation. NASA data cited by Stephen Wood of NIWA notes the hole covered 11.4 million square miles, alarming scientists about extended low ozone over populated areas.
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Atmospheric Research
Stephen Wood
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Punta Arenas
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National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research
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Antarctica New Zealand
Chilean teachers study ozone awareness in six weeks
Gazette staff report teachers from Chile studying at the University of Northern Iowa say Chile has been aware of growing ozone problems for years. Mirtha Villegas cites TV alerts about health hazards in Punta Arenas. Vilma Tapia notes Antofagasta residents lack awareness and sunblock access. Julio Alvarez says foreigners worry more about ozone than Chileans. Children show more concern and knowledge than parents.
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Punta Arenas
Antofagasta
Atacama Desert
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Julio Alvarez
Vina del Mar
Chile
House ethics panel rebukes Rep. Bud Shuster
The House ethics committee rebuked Rep. Bud Shuster for serious official misconduct over accepting gifts and staff misuse while sparing harsher penalties. The panel cited ongoing ties to lobbyist Ann Eppard and a Puerto Rico trip, concluding Shuster brought discredit to the House.
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House Ethics Committee
Bud Shuster
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Shuster
Ann Eppard
Eppard
Committee
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R-Texas
Howard Berman
Calif
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