Bomb attacks in Bolivia target hotels amid terrorism claims
An American man and his Uruguayan girlfriend were arrested after bombs damaged two low budget hotels in La Paz, Bolivia, killing two and injuring at least seven. Police cite possible religious motives and foiled a third attack, with suspects named Claudio Lestad and Aldo Ribeiro.
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Rescue at sea after Queen of the North ferry sinks near Vancouver Island
A 409 foot ferry carrying 101 people struck a rock off the Queen Charlotte Islands and sank early Wednesday. All passengers and crew escaped with minor injuries, aided by a Canadian icebreaker and local fishermen. Hartley Bay residents helped evacuate and hosted a shelter at the community center.
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Imams and rabbis urge respect for religions at Seville congress
Imams and rabbis from 31 countries and 250 delegates met in Seville for a four day congress on peace between Islam and Judaism. The final statement urged respect for symbols of all religions and holy sites, and condemned calls for elimination.
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Basque separatists declare permanent cease fire
ETA announces a permanent cease fire as of March 24 2006 ending decades of violence in Spain and France. The move draws cautious optimism from Prime Minister Zapatero and mixed reactions from opponents while victims’ families hope for lasting peace.
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Bus crash in Chile kills 12 Americans
A bus carrying American cruise ship tourists plunged 300 feet down a Chilean mountainside near Arica killing 12 U S citizens and seriously injuring two more on a trip tied to Celebrity Cruises Millennium The ship’s departure from Peru was delayed as consular officers assisted and investigators determined the cause of the crash while the private tour was not run by the line.
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Rioting Asian workers disrupt Dubai Burj Dubai construction
About 2,500 workers at the Burj Dubai site and nearby housing rallied, smashed cars and offices, and refused to work demanding higher pay amid a wider Gulf labor unrest. Skilled carpenters earn 7.60 dollars daily, laborers 4.0 dollars. A related airport terminal strike spread, signaling migrant workers’ growing leverage in the Dubai building boom.
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