Ethiopia opens sweeping war crimes trials for junta rulers
Ethiopia launches its largest postwar war crimes trial seeking death for dozens of former military leaders on genocide and crimes against humanity charges. Prosecutors say up to 3,000 underlings and civilians could face charges over killings of Ethiopians. 1,700 suspects are jailed awaiting charges.
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Hezbollah claims roadside bombing kills Israeli soldier
Guerrilla fighters ambushed an Israeli patrol in south Lebanon on Sunday killing one Israeli soldier and wounding others. Security sources said four Hezbollah fighters were also killed while the group claimed responsibility for the attack and warned as many as 25 Israeli soldiers were killed or wounded. The surge in hostilities comes as nine SLA militiamen and one Israeli soldier have died in the past week.
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U N Troops Withdraw from Kismayu to Mogadishu
A battalion of Indian troops left the southern town of Kismayu on Sunday, completing the withdrawal of U.N. peacekeepers outside the capital. Troops headed for Mogadishu where about 15,000 peacekeepers gather to await departure as the U.N. operation in Somalia nears its March mandate end.
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Stolen Ancient Manuscripts Worth $100 Million From Library
ITAR-Tass reports a theft at a St. Petersburg library in which ancient manuscripts valued at $100 million were taken late Sunday. Officials say the alarm system failed. the collection includes works in Chinese Mongolian Tibetan and Near Eastern philosophy brought to the city in 1842.
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Explosion on Philippines Airlines flight kills one passenger
A bomb exploded Sunday on a Philippines Airlines flight carrying 292 people, creating a two foot hole under seats and igniting a ceiling fire. One passenger died and six were injured as passengers, aided by blankets, fought the blaze. A caller claimed Abu Sayyaf responsibility, saying plans target more planes. The plane carried 272 passengers and 20 crew. pilot Eduardo Reyes reported the blast did not impair flight.
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Plane maker calls ban unjustified in icy weather
Avion de Transport Regional says the U S ban on ATR turboprop commuters is unjustified and will conduct tests in California to prove FAA concerns. The Franco Italian firm claims FAA overreacted by grounding ATR-72 and ATR-42 planes in icy conditions.
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