Guatemala Earthquake Shakes Region. No Major Damage Reported
A 6.8 magnitude quake struck 70 miles southwest of Guatemala City at 1:29 p.m. causing alarms in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico. There were landslides in Escuintla and no confirmed casualties, with Red Cross reporting no injuries. Cardinal Renato Martino condemned Amnesty International policy on abortion. Amnesty denied Vatican funding.
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Reconciliation summit delayed until July
A national conference to heal 16 years of Somali conflict was postponed again due to late arrivals and an unfinished venue. Hawiye elders refused to attend without formal invitations and a clear agenda. The July 15 start aims to ensure inclusivity, organizer Ali Mahdi Mohamed said. More than 1000 delegates expected.
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Beirut bomb blast kills anti-Syrian lawmaker
A bomb struck the car of Walid Eido, an anti-Syrian lawmaker, near Beirut's waterfront killing him and nine others. The attack upping Lebanon’s political turmoil amid questions on Damascus involvement and the UN tribunal over Hariri's 2005 assassination. Prime Minister Saniora declared mourning and called for regional and international crisis talks. President Bush condemned the blast and pledged US support for Lebanon's government.
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Hamas presses push as Gaza infighting nears control
Fierce Hamas assault targets Gaza City and security bases as factions clash in Gaza Strip. Reports say Khan Younis security HQ is surrounded and Hamas claims victory near full control. At least 60 people killed over four days as Abbas and Haniyeh call for dialogue.
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Israel elects new president Shimon Peres chosen. seven year term begins
Shimon Peres, 83, was elected Israel's ninth president by 86 of 120 Knesset votes. He pledged to unite the country and restore dignity to the largely ceremonial post after predecessor Katsav's rape allegations. Peres will be sworn on July 15 to a seven year term.
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