IRA bombs disrupt traffic in northern England
IRA bombs and threats disrupt road and rail travel across northern England during Friday morning rush. No injuries reported as blasts in Leeds and Doncaster, plus a decoy package at Stoke-on-Trent station, prompted rail closures. Prime Minister Major and Labour leader Blair condemned the attacks amid election tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
IRA
Leeds
Doncaster
Stoke-on-Trent
Britain
John Major
Tony Blair
Labor
Staffordshire
Manchester
Crewe
Railtrack
Steven Dodd
Death toll rises in Mecca pilgrimage fire tragedy
The death toll from the Mecca tent city fire and stampede tops 400 as Indian diplomats and Saudi aid workers report numerous additional deaths among the roughly 1,300 pilgrims who were badly burned or trampled. Officials distribute personal belongings to aid identifications while survivors seek missing relatives amid chaotic aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecca
Saudi Arabia
Mina
Mount
Arafat
Mohammad Iqbal
Iran
Also Mentioned on This Page
ANE
France
Frank Snow
Tennessee
Jabeau
Lawrence
Lonnie, Scott
Mike
Kansas
Clinton Parkne
West 24Th Street
Ita
Baie Ok
The
TESKS
Iowa
Caaeus
Taurus
Ares
Lawrence Area
Journal-World
National Cityline
Lawrence Journal-World
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
SuperTarget
Sunflower Cablevision
Rmat
Douglas County Fairgrounds
21ST
Harper