Fire disrupts Buckingham Palace evacuation during Queen’s jubilee
A Sunday fire at Buckingham Palace forced the evacuation of hundreds amid a four day celebration for Queen Elizabeth II. No royal family members were present, police say it was not intentional, and cause is undetermined. The blaze interrupted plans for a star studded concert with Ozzy Osbourne, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, and Brian May among those evacuated.
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Swiss voters back easier abortion rules in 12 week window
In a national referendum 72 percent of voters backed easing abortion laws to allow earlier access within 12 weeks, while abortion remains a crime if those rules are not followed. The tally was 1,399,711 in favor to 540,111 against.
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Former Afghan king postpones country tour due to illness
Afghanistan's former king Mohammad Zaher Shah, 87, delayed a planned visit to Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif at a critical reconstruction moment. A spokesman cited the king being sick and did not detail his condition, leaving open whether he will attend the June loya jirga running June 10 to 15.
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Refugees Flee Myanmar as Thai Border Zone Sees Clash
Hundreds of Karen people flee across into Thailand after Myanmar troops raid Karen villages near the border. Officials report 5 killed and 700 plus displaced from 22 villages in Kyar Snn Seik Kyee township as more refugees travel toward Umphang district.
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White farmer killed on appropriated land in Zimbabwe
A white Zimbabwean farm manager, Charles Anderson, 40, was shot in the head by four intruders at his home on a farm near Glen dale, 50 miles north of Harare. The farm is earmarked for confiscation and lease to a high ranking civil servant amid Mugabe’s fast track land reform, with unclear links to the program and accusations of favoritism.
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U S troops push to free Burnham couple in Philippines
Deputy Defense Secretary Wolfowitz says rescuing missionary Martin and Gracia Burnham is a top priority but the broader fight against terrorism in the Philippines continues. About 1,000 U.S. troops aid Philippine forces on Basilan and discuss extending training beyond July 31.
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Airports push for delay to baggage screening deadline
Washington AP The Transportation Department maintains the Dec 31 deadline for mandatory screening of all checked baggage despite airport officials warnings of disrupted operations and travel delays. Leaders from 39 airports seek Congress to push back the deadline. Mineta insists the law must be followed with available machines ready by 2003 to check about 1 billion bags annually.
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