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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2006
Page
4
A 5.5 magnitude quake struck western Sumatra early today, killing at least four people in Mandailing Natal district and damaging numerous buildings. A 5.8 tremor off Sumatra’s coast preceded it, with no tsunami warning issued.
Former Iranian president Rafsanjani led in partial results for a seat on the Assembly of Experts, reporting over 1.5 million votes. His main rival Mesbah Yazdi posted about 860,000 votes as state TV noted no percentage and final results due later.
Mexican soldiers arrested Elias Valencia, reputed head of the Valencia cartel, and four others at a mountain ranch near Aguililla in Michoacan. Officials say he helped run the cartel since his father Armando Valencia was arrested in 2003. Police recovered hundreds of pounds of marijuana and an arsenal of firearms.
Beijing hosts six nation talks after North Korea agrees to rejoin discussions on its nuclear program. Wu Dawei opens session as envoys debate implementation of the 2005 pledge in exchange for security guarantees and aid, amid U.S. and regional pressure.
Hamas and Fatah announce a tentative cease fire to halt days of factional violence in the Gaza Strip. Mediators report a tense truce as gunbattles continue and fatalities rise, including a 19 year old woman killed in crossfire. The conflict follows stalled unity government talks and elections dispute.
Cuban officials told visiting U.S. lawmakers that Fidel Castro does not have cancer or a terminal illness. They said he recovered from intestinal bleeding surgery last July and will return to public life, though no exact health details or timeline were provided. Raul Castro has appeared more in public as speculation over Fidel’s health grows.
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