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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2010
Page
1
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad inaugurated the first domestically built bomber drone named Karrar on Iran's defense industry day. The 4-foot craft carries up to four cruise missiles with a 620 mile range and is pitched as a deterrent and peace message to enemies.
A dismissed Philippine policeman armed with an automatic rifle hijacked a bus carrying 24 passengers in Manila. Six hostages, including three children, were released as police negotiated. Two Hong Kong women were freed first, followed by a child and family, plus their guide. Negotiations continue under deputy police chief and city police chief supervision.
Israel's prime minister outlined starting terms for Mideast talks saying any Palestinian state must be demilitarized and recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland. He acknowledged a tough but possible path to a deal as Washington prepares to host talks next week.
Leaders of Labor and Liberal parties pressed independents to back a coalition after Australia held a tightly fought election. The dollar fell amid uncertainty as Green gains reduced ruling party prospects to form a 76-seat majority in the 150 seat lower house, with final results not expected for days.
Egypts prosecutor general said none of the alarms worked and only seven of 43 cameras were operating at the Mahmoud Khalil Museum when Vincent van Gogh canvases Poppy Flowers and Vase with Flowers were stolen. He said guards rounds at closing were inadequate and blamed feeble security measures.
Hundreds of demonstrators clash in tone as supporters and opponents of the 100 million dollar Islamic community center near Ground Zero face off two blocks from the World Trade Center site. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf says attention could spur understanding.
Yellowstone grizzlies are poised to be hungrier this fall and may have more dangerous encounters with people in the area’s deadliest year on record. A Grand Rapids man and two others were injured or killed in Montana and Wyoming as bears scavenge for scarce whitebark pine nuts, prompting warnings to carry bear spray and caution in bear country.
Chilean President Pinera hailed the 33 miners as alive after a note from deep in the collapsed copper mine. Families celebrated with flags and candles while rescuers warn the escape may take months, with health concerns managed by air, food, and water.
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