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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2005
Page
3
Syrian intelligence abandoned its Beirut region headquarters after 29 years, leaving about 300 troops to mark the end of its presence in Anjar, Bekaa Valley. The move follows anger over Rafik Hariri’s Feb. 14 assassination and signals a major shift in Damascus influence in Lebanon.
Rival candidates pledge unity after a tense presidential election in Togo as security forces fire tear gas and stun grenades on opposition crowds in Lomé. Nigeria mediated talks produced agreement to accept results and form a national unity government led by the winner.
The Amagasaki crash left 73 dead and 440 injured as a seven car train derailed and hit a nine story apartment building. Investigators focus on excessive speed and the driver’s inexperience, with the operator Ryujiro Takami unaccounted for after the incident.
President Vladimir Putin declared Russia a major European nation and pledged a democratic course with expanded media freedoms and protections for private investment. He urged an independent commission to monitor state media, ensured opposition access to television, and promoted independent parties while warning protests would meet resistance.
Pope Benedict XVI, greeting German pilgrims at his installation, lightened the mood with humor about the papal election. He recalled feeling dizzy as ballots rose and the metaphor of a guillotine falling, then urged unity and bridge building with other faiths, including Muslims.
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