Prosecutor cites corner failures in quake collapses
Prosecutor Giuseppe Saieva says corners and shoddy reinforced buildings worsened central Italy quake damage and could lead to charges for owners who hired substandard work. He warned mob infiltration risk in reconstruction and noted Civil Protection funds for upgrades. Pope Francis vowed to visit stricken towns and rail at solidarity amid rescue efforts.
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Ping claims win as results loom in Gabon vote
Jean Ping, former African Union official, declared early Sunday that trends show he will win Gabon’s presidential election. Official results remain pending with the interior ministry warning against premature proclamations. results expected Tuesday as Ali Bongo Ondimba seeks a second term amidst a contested race.
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Turkey’s Turbulent Campaign Against Kurds Deepens ISIL Fight
Turkey says airstrikes neutralized 25 Kurdish fighters along the Syrian border as part of Operation Euphrates Shield. Five Kurdish buildings destroyed. civilians allegedly injured per monitoring groups. US allies’ rift with Kurdish-led forces underscores a complex regional war with ISIL. Erdogan vows to continue fight on all fronts amid cross-border tensions.
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