Earthquake shakes Lima on Christmas Day
A magnitude 4.6 quake struck seven miles southwest of downtown Lima in Chorillos, rattling offices and high rises and causing a temporary road blockage. No damage reported as residents fled shantytowns, while a stampede at a Lima disco left nine teenagers dead and seven injured from a tear gas canister. Police investigate possible gang involvement.
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Lima
Luis Vilcapoma
Peru
Geophysical Institute
Radioprogramas
Vilcapoma
Chorillos
Omar Chinchay
Chinchay
Elcides ‘Espejo
Radio Programas
Kwanzaa celebrated across Kansas City area and beyond
The article profiles Kwanzaa as a cultural holiday honoring African heritage celebrated December 26 to January 1. It cites Maulana Karenga as creator and notes participation in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Missouri University events, with focus on the Nguzo Saba seven principles and ceremonies such as the kinara, mkeka, zawadi, and a community feast.
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Kansas City
Maulana
Ron Karenga
California State University At
Long Beach
Carla Williams
Williams
Kwanzaa
Sherri Robins
Better Family Life, Inc
St. Louis
Africa
Robert Weems
University of Missouri-Columbia
Weems
Black Culture Center
Gem Theatre
18Th & Vine
Kan
United States
Cash
China
Milton Gray
Gray
Kansas City, Mo
Christmas Amid Sanctions Warmth in Baghdad Churches
Iraqi Christians, 500,000 strong, mark Christmas amid eight years of U.N. sanctions and U.S. British bombing. Priests urge staying in Iraq to preserve a faith rooted in early history as communities face rising emigration and economic hardship. Decorations brighten Baghdad as residents seek peace despite hardship.
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Baghdad
Iraq
Um el- Ahran
Faris Boutros Mehdi
U.N
Douglas al-Bazee
Um el-Ahzan
Mother of Sorrows
St. Thomas
Kuwait
al- Bazee
West
Matti Shaba Matoka
Mehdi
Tariq Aziz
Baba Noel
Seven Principles of Community Building and Purpose
The piece outlines seven principles guiding communities to build and maintain stores and businesses for collective profit. NIA represents purpose and communal vocation. KUUMBA, or creativity, urges maximizing individual contribution for community growth. AMANE emphasizes belief in people, elders, teachers, leaders, and the righteousness of their struggle.
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Kuumba
Amane
Ai Hp
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