Colombia reports second aftershock after major quake
A second strong aftershock, magnitude 5.4, struck Guateque near Bogota early Saturday with no injuries or damages reported. The quake followed Thursday's 6.5 event that killed eight, injured 50, and left 2,000 homeless, felt across much of Colombia and in Caracas.
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Geophysics Institute of the University of the Andes
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Truck crash in Juquila province claims many lives
A truck plunged into a 72 foot ravine near Juquila Oaxaca killing at least 22 travelers returning from a shrine and injuring 10 more. Police say the accident occurred Friday with rescue teams still on site on Saturday as injured were taken to Oaxaca City hospitals.
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Mexico City
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Kashmir
Russians pay tribute to Lenin on anniversary
Thousands of Russians and members of the Russian Communist Party gathered in Moscow to mark the 71st anniversary of Vladimir Lenin's death. Party leaders recalled Lenin's role in uniting a war-torn country while laying flowers at his tomb in Red Square and mourning their late founder.
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Russian Communist Party
Red Square
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Moscow
U.S.-China trade talks stall over IP rights
Talks ended without an agreement to strengthen China’s protection of copyrights trademarks and patents. A resumption is planned for Tuesday with possible punitive tariffs of 2.8 billion dollars if no deal by February 4. China vows retaliation and to curb U.S. investments in auto chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Ken Wash cites no concessions to reach a deal.
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United States
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Washington
Ken Wash
Software Publishers Assn
Buddhists Boycott Meeting With Pope In Sri Lanka
Pope John Paul II wrapped up an 11 day Asia tour amid Buddhist leaders boycotting a planned meeting to protest his views on their faith. Hindu and Muslim reps attended. about 350,000 filled the shore Mass honoring Joseph Vaz as a key Catholic revival in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka
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Miami
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Vatican
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Australia
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Vaz
John Paul
Oto
Colombo
Jews and Poles clash over Auschwitz commemoration
A heated dispute pits Poland's government and Jewish leaders over control of Auschwitz commemorations for its 50th anniversary of liberation. Jewish critics fault late invitations and exclusion from planning while Poland defends inclusive rites. The quarrel highlights tensions over memory,权polish heritage, and the site's role as a symbol of the Holocaust and Polish wartime suffering.
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Poland
Auschwitz
Jacob Hennenberg
Cleveland
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World Jewish Congress
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Ignatz Bubis
Germany
Walesa
Andrzej Zakrzewski
Marek Edelman
Edelman
Warsaw
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Europe
New Irish government says IRA talks show progress
Five week old Bruton government reports progress in Northern Ireland peace efforts. Officials cite disarmament talks with Sinn Fein and a near framework for broad negotiations. Dublin and London plan to meet next week to advance talks as Sean Donlon joins Bruton’s team.
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John Bruton
Northern Ireland
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Dublin
London
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Albert Reynolds
Ulster
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Sean Donlon
United States
Bruton
Lawrence growth viewed through a KU professor’s lens
Martin Dickinson, KU Law School professor, former dean and Commerce Board member, argues Lawrence needs diverse growth beyond residential taxes. He cites service and communications firms, University spin offs, and retirees as assets, and backs Commerce Bank supporting local growth while preserving downtown.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
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Commerce Board
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Commerce Bank
Kansas City Bank
Jerry Lamp
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