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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2006
Page
4
Police report 33 gang members killed in 24 hours as the violence spreads across Sao Paulo after a Friday prison transfer. At least 133 people and 40 police officers have died since Friday. Police say they acted within the law amid protests over alleged abuses while authorities pursue gang leaders and target government symbols.
About 105 gallons of coolant water containing radioactive material leaked from an inactive Mihama plant reactor No 3 in western Japan. No radiation escaped the facility and no one was harmed. The spill occurred when hoses were not properly attached to the primary coolant tank and is under investigation.
Eleven countries agreed to loosen access to about 50 million records in the Bad Arolsen archive, including inmate registrations and execution logs. The International Commission will sign amended 1955 accords in Berlin, allowing nations to receive copies under their own privacy rules, unlocking tens of thousands of survivor requests and revealing systematized Nazi crimes.
Several real earthquakes struck the Pacific during a tsunami warning drill. A magnitude 5.8 quake near Tonga coincided with simulated alerts as part of the Pacific-wide exercise. A 6.8 quake hit western Indonesia, with NZ authorities noting no damage or injuries.
Gunmen attacked a parking lot in Shaab Baghdad injuring and killing rescuers as a car device exploded near an oil tanker. At least 19 dead and dozens hurt. A UAE diplomat held hostage. Iraqi violence worsened as PM designate Maliki nears a cabinet deal. US soldier deaths reported.
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