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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2001
Page
2
University of Florida veterinarians treat 3 month old tiger cub Freedom mauled by an adult after falling into a cage gap at a private big cat facility. The cub had tail and ears amputated, a skin graft applied, and multiple stitches. A burn unit vacuum pump aids skin graft healing. progress noted.
A natural gas outburst suffocated twenty coal miners in Fengcheng Jiangxi province southern China. Twenty four others were injured as workers were unable to breathe. no fire or explosion occurred. China’s coal mines are among the world’s deadliest due to ventilation and safety gaps.
Buckingham Palace and other royal residences will not accept the euro at gift shops and entry turnstiles. A spokeswoman said the policy is a business choice, not political, noting outlets have never accepted other currencies. Britain is not joining the euro amid public skepticism and potential referendum.
A massive fireworks disaster in Peru's capital killed at least 256 to 276 people and injured more than 144 as stalls and fireworks sparked a blaze that trapped shoppers in stores and galleries. Witnesses said a large firecracker test ignited the towers of explosives, sending crowds fleeing across taxis and crowded streets. President Toledo ordered mourning days and a ban on fireworks production and sale.
The Afghan government approves a peacekeeping force capped at 1000 with a low profile. Initially in Kabul, troops may operate in other cities. Several countries, including two Muslim nations, have pledged troops. Disputes linger over armed Afghan fighters in Kabul and a future tribunal for Taliban war crimes. US airstrikes are debated as ministers weigh civilian impact and ongoing operations against Osama bin Laden.
Afghanistan's new government intends to restore the Bamiyan Buddhas destroyed by the Taliban. Cultural minister Sayed M. Raheen seeks international help and UNESCO support, with archaeologists led by Paul Bucherer proposing scaled models before any reconstruction.
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