Dozens die as Haitian boat capsizes off Haiti coast
Survivors say up to 150 Haitians died when a refugee boat carrying about 200 people capsized off Haiti's west coast near St. Marc. The disaster follows a surge in boat journeys after a liberalized U.S. policy began on June 16, with Coast Guard intercepting thousands of Haitian migrants in recent days.
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Six die in Honduras bus station bombing near Comayagua
Six members of a single family were killed and at least 20 others wounded when a high powered explosive struck a bus station near Comayagua, Honduras. Most victims were civilians, including women and children, with a U S military base at Palmerola eight miles away. Authorities seek perpetrators. President Reina condemns the attack.
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Haven set up for refugees in Rwanda
Gikongoro in southwest Rwanda becomes a refugee haven as about 500 French troops patrol the area to shield civilians. The Tutsi led Rwandan Patriotic Front vows to ignore the safe zone while rebels threaten direct action against the French contingent, now building to 2,500 troops. Civilians begin returning as gunfire subsides in Kigali.
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Rwanda
Kigali
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Theogene Rudasingwa
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