Wildfire Drives Evacuations in Northern California Town
An out-of-control wildfire roared through French Gulch in the Northern California mountains forcing at least 300 residents to evacuate. The day-old blaze expanded to 7,600 acres and was about 10 percent contained, threatening nearly 100 homes and 20 other buildings as winds drove it in multiple directions. Investigators pursued the cause as officials described the fast-moving fire.
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Afghan Army Moves to Quell Pre-Election Fighting
Afghan National Army troops, flown from Kabul on U S and NATO aircraft, retook a contested air base in Herat as warlord violence flared ahead of October elections. Taliban fighters killed a community leader urging voting and six soldiers at a checkpoint, authorities said. President Karzai seeks to quell regional clashes across warlord-dominated areas.
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Bomb blast kills 16 at Assam Independence Day parade
A powerful bomb exploded during an Independence Day parade in Dhemaji Assam killing at least 16 people including many schoolchildren and injuring about 40. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi suggested ULFA separatists may be responsible as security forces search for suspects.
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Rwandan troops arrive to aid Darfur protection mission
Dozens of Rwandan soldiers arrived Sunday in Sudan to bolster a four month ceasefire monitoring effort in Darfur. The 141 troops join a 300 member African Union force tasked with protecting unarmed observers as Arab militias continue attacks. UN reports about 30,000 killed in the region.
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New York and rivals bid for 2012 Games in Athens showdown
Athens hosts the 2012 bid contenders New York London Paris Moscow and Madrid outlining costly plans and security needs. New York Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff argues post 9-11 progress and 60 percent of facilities ready with transit upgrades and a stadium plan.
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Ailing pope says Mass at French shrine to Mary
Pope John Paul II, frail from Parkinson’s and arthritis, delivered a 2 1/2 hour Mass at Lourdes despite gasping and tremors. More than 300,000 pilgrims watched from wheelchairs and stalls as he urged respect for life, condemning abortion and euthanasia. The visit marked the Immaculate Conception jubilee and highlighted Lourdes’ famed healing waters.
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