Plane crash near Rio leaves 19 dead and four identified
Emergency crews recovered the flight data recorder and 19 bodies after a LET 410 crashed in a mountainous area near Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro. Only four victims had been identified by Saturday night, while authorities indicated possible light rain and fog contributed to the tragedy.
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Roger Ancillotti
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Capsized Bahrain dhow cruise leaves 57 dead
A traditional dhow used as a floating restaurant capsized during a cruise in Manama Bahrain drowning 57 aboard. Survivors say the vessel lacked proper passenger licensing and the captain failed to ensure safety.
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Tariq al-Hassan
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Murray & Roberts Group
Al-Dana
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Pilgrims arrive in Rome for John Paul II anniversary
Pilgrims begin arriving in Vatican City to mark the first anniversary of John Paul II death. Polish citizens and up to 150000 pilgrims gather for vigils and a Monday Mass led by Pope Benedict XVI.
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Solidarity Pro-Democracy Movement
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Stanislaw Dziwisz
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Karol Wojtyla
April Fool's Day Pranks in European Media History
European outlets join the annual prank derby with false stories about Tony Blair repainting Downing Street, new Chip n Sing card security, and other bogus scoops. The piece surveys origins from calendar reform to medieval fool parades and cites spoof reports from Rome Sweden and Moscow.
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Villepin admits errors in handling jobs law crisis
Paris premier Villepin says in a newspaper interview he was misunderstood and erred in directing the youth jobs measure that touched off massive protests. He denies being disavowed by Chirac, who ordered a softer version to ease firings for under 26 year olds, a move that deepens opposition as unions plan more strikes amid a tough public mood.
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Dominique de Villepin
Tnion
Jacques Chirac
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Villepin
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