U S apologizes for Han River chemical dumping incident
The United States military apologized for releasing formaldehyde into the Han River, Seoul’s main drinking water source for 12 million people. Lt. Gen. Daniel J. Petrosky said the act caused no public health harm after treatment and dilution, while South Korean activists warned of long term cancer risk and aquatic damage.
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Concorde grounded for cracks in wings
British Airways grounded one Concorde after 2.6 inch wing cracks found on one jet, affecting the seven plane fleet. Engineers reported 2 inch flaws previously but deemed non critical. repairs set to finish by September while the rest remained in service. In a separate note, Saarland libraries stock the English edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, withholding loans to readers during library hours.
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Nuclear plant in Japan reports small radioactive water leak
Tokyo Electric Power Co says Fukushima No 1 plant in Okuma evacuated no one and nothing escaped after a small amount of radioactive water leaked from a pipe joint near the hydraulic pressure system. The leak follows an earthquake that shut a reactor at the same plant four days earlier.
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Yahoo Faces French Ban Over Nazi Memorabilia Sale Online
In Paris a three hour hearing debated Yahoo inc selling Nazi paraphernalia to French users via its web auction. Prosecutors urged blocking software and daily fines while Yahoo argued no system can fully filter French visitors. The judge set a ruling for August as groups push for compliance.
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U.N. moves to deploy peacekeepers along Lebanon border
The United Nations says Israel has pulled back from border spots in southern Lebanon, clearing the way for about 5,000 peacekeepers to deploy along the frontier. U.N. envoy Terje Larsen and Secretary-General Kofi Annan expressed hope for rapid deployment as Lebanese and U.N. teams inspected the line.
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Chile weighs charges against Pinochet in Caravan of Death case
Chilean Supreme Court deliberates whether Augusto Pinochet can be tried over the Caravan of Death killings during his 1973 to 1990 dictatorship. Prosecutors push the case as a key test of accountability while Pinochet’s health is cited by lawyers as hindering defense. The crackdown left thousands dead or disappeared during the era.
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Asian ministers set stage for summit in Bangkok
Asian foreign ministers at the ASEAN Regional Forum urged North Korea toward regional peace with hopes of bilateral talks including potential meeting with U S Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. North Korea seeks to ease tensions as regional actors see possible breakthroughs following the June inter-Korean summit.
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