Austrian protests end 29 hour Brenner blockade
Austrian environmentalists ended a 29 hour Brenner highway blockade through the Alps on Saturday. Hundreds of demonstrators halted traffic since Friday along Europe’s north south route between Germany and Italy. Transitforum Tirol warned of future unannounced blockades if new limits on heavy truck traffic are not imposed.
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Rebels charge 500 civilians killed in Sri Lanka fighting
The Tamil United Liberation Front says at least 500 civilians died in shelling and air bombing in the Jaffna peninsula, with hundreds wounded and thousands displaced as government troops remain on alert against Tamil Tigers amid ongoing insurgency.
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Arson probe follows hostel fire in Childers Australia
Survivors express anger as police hunt for a man linked to the Palace hostel blaze that killed 15 backpackers. Robert Paul Long, 37, seen near the hostel, is the subject of a nationwide bulletin. Forensic teams examine the ruins while authorities assess a suspicious fire. Victims included seven from the United Kingdom and three from the Netherlands. A memorial service is planned with officials including Australian Prime Minister John Howard.
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Vatican denounces China for unapproved bishop ordination
The Vatican sharply criticized China for ordaining Bishop elect Matthew Cao without Pope John Paul II's approval in Hanzhou. Fides described Cao as a member of the state backed Patriotic Church which rejects papal authority. Navarro-Valls warned of sanctions and said such ordinations hinder efforts to normalize Vatican China relations.
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