Five former officials charged in Buenos Aires nightclub fire
Five former municipal officials face manslaughter charges over the December 2004 Cromagnon Republic nightclub fire in Buenos Aires that killed 193 people. Judge Marcelo Lucini filed charges against Fabiana Fiszbin and four oversight figures amid ongoing investigations into overcrowding and locked exits.
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Fabiana Fiszbin
Cromagnon Republic Club
Lebanon cheers exiled general Michel Aoun’s return
In Beirut a crowd of about 20,000 welcomed Gen. Michel Aoun back to a sovereign Lebanon as Syria completed its troop withdrawal. He warned of political ambitions ahead in parliamentary elections while police arrested two Syrians and a Lebanese after an armed incident at his rally.
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Chief rabbi's family accused in assault case
In Israel, the wife, daughter, and son of Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar were arrested over an alleged abduction and assault of a 17 year old ultrA Orthodox youth tied to his sister Ayala's relationship. Police say the victim suffered head and throat injuries during the incident.
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Alon Grossman
Israel Army Radio
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Myanmar bombings in Yangon kill 11, wound 162
Three explosions hit Yangon on Saturday at an exhibition hall Thai trade fair, City Mart, and Dagon shopping center. Officials blamed ethnic rebel groups including Karen National Union and Shan State Army, calling them terrorists. Security tightened as markets closed and residents warned to stay alert.
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