Kremlin’s last czar Nicholas II canonized with family
Thousands crowd Christ the Savior Cathedral as Nicholas II his wife and five children are canonized by the Archbishops Council for meekness before their Bolshevik execution in 1918. The ceremony also honors 1,147 other 20th century Russians, many priests and monks killed by the Soviet regime.
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Harry Oppenheimer, Mining Tycoon, Dies at 91
South African magnate Harry Oppenheimer who led Anglo American and De Beers for decades died at age 91 after a long career in mining and politics. He was elected to Parliament in 1948 and later steered both firms until his retirement in 1982.
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Train crash at Athi River station kills 18 in Kenya
A runaway train wagon detaches near Athi River, south of Nairobi, crashes back toward the town and explodes. Eighteen people die and dozens are injured as houses burn and 30 nearby homes are destroyed. Police and railway officials describe the wagons detaching as a normal procedure amid an investigation.
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Rebels renege on hostage release on Jolo island
Three Malaysian resort workers freed after four months head home as Libyan mediators continue efforts to free 24 other captives on Jolo island. The Abu Sayyaf groups, split by ransom disputes, remain at odds with negotiators and authorities over the scope and timing of releases.
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