Ferry collison toll rises as 100 feared dead in Bangladesh
Salvage crews pulled the capsized Ajmeri from the Dhaleswari Shitalkhya confluence near Munshiganj and found 16 bodies in the hull. Officials cited crowding and a transport strike as factors. estimates of aboard ranged from 60 to 300 and the death toll remained uncertain at dusk. Relatives crowded riverbanks awaiting news as rescue efforts paused until dawn.
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Mushiganj
Tragedy kills 43 in Zaragoza discotheque blaze
In Zaragoza Spain a one hour funeral Mass honored 43 victims of a discotheque fire. Medical examiners found fatal carbon monoxide and hydrocyanic acid levels in blood samples. The blaze likely released deadly fumes from combustion of synthetic materials.
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Nation marks King's birthday in 1990 holiday
In Atlanta and nationwide ceremonies, Coretta Scott King spoke as President Reagan’s era lapsed. The federal holiday honors Martin Luther King Jr on his actual birthday with bells tolls and a moment of silence. The year includes race tensions and political milestones such as David Dinkins becoming New York City mayor and Douglas Wilder Virginia governor.
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Balkan upheaval and protests ripple across Eastern Europe
Romanian government to consult opposition on election timing while final decision rests with leadership. Trials begin for Securitate members in Timisoara amid protests that toppled Ceausescu. East Berlin police clash as Honecker faces high treason charges. talks paused. Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union begin troop withdrawal talks with calls for substantial reductions by May. In Bulgaria Parliament votes to end Communist Party monopoly and plans constitutional reforms amid opposition pressure.
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Post Office Robbery Blast Injures 44 in Bologna
In Bologna Italy an explosive used to open a safe detonated early injuring at least 44 people including many pensioners waiting for payments. Three armed robbers fired into the air seized cash over 500000 dollars then fled in two cars. The blast buried much of the money. officials say only a few thousand may be recovered.
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Bus Train Collision Kills 33 Near Leon Mexico
A freight train struck a bus on the edge of Leon, killing 33 and wounding 26. Red Cross official Jose Luis Quintero said the overloaded bus tried to outrun the train and most victims were aboard the bus. Notimex placed the crash near the Leon station with 59 aboard from a rural line.
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Weather contrasts as snow falls across East and West
Snow blankets parts of the East while unseasonably warm records appear in the Plains. Highs reach the 70s in the southern Plains and a 79 degree national high in Brownsville Texas. Light sleet dots the Great Lakes as California sees Sierra Nevada snow. Candlestick Park hosts NFC title fans amid mud and waterlogged lots.
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Illinois Weather Outlook Midweek To Friday
Illinois extended forecast calls for mild conditions with a chance of rain each day. North highs in the 40s, south 50s to mid 50s, lows in the 30s. Friday high near 28, Saturday 30, Sunday 42 with low around 11 to 23 depending on day. Illinois Lottery results include daily 0 0 7, Pick Four 7 0 2 6, Lotto 07 09 16 31 43 53 and an estimated jackpot of 5 million.
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Commodity quotes bulletin from Mer chants Trading Co
Today's noon prices cover live cattle hogs pork bellies feeder cattle soybeans corn wheat and related futures. Key contracts include live cattle Feb 77.35 Apr 76.45 Jun 71.72 Aug 71.07 hogs Feb 50.65 Apr 48.10 Jun 52.85 Jul 52.85 pork bellies Feb 55.30 Mar 55.80 May 57.10 Jul 57.45 soybeans Jan 5.64% Mar 5.76% May 5.90% Jul 6.02% Aug 6.061% corn Mar 2.4344 May 2.50% Jul 2.54% Sept 2.52% Dec 2.4954 wheat Mar 3.9912 May 3.79 Jul 3.55 gold Feb 414.40 cotton Mar 66.05 silver Mar 5.302 Jul 5.47.
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