German tour bus crash in France kills at least 28
A double decker German tour bus skidded on a rain slick French highway, went through a guardrail, plunged down an embankment and flipped onto its roof near Cardilly north of Lyon. At least 28 of 74 aboard died, most passengers believed German. Chirac offered condolences to Schroeder.ambulances and helicopters rushed the injured to hospitals.
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Slovakia votes to join the European Union
Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda announced a large majority of Slovaks backed EU membership in a two day plebiscite that began Friday. Turnout surpassed the 50 percent threshold and official yes results were expected today as Slovakia seeks to join the bloc with 5.4 million people urged to support the move.
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U S and Britain to Help Kenya Tighten Airport Security
U S and British forces will assist Kenya in setting up 24 hour surveillance of flight paths at major airports and Nairobi National Park. Marine Gen John Sattler of the Combined Joint Task Force for the Horn of Africa will meet Kenyan police and antiterrorism leaders to discuss enhanced airport and embassy security amid lingering terror fears.
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U.N. Seeks Missing Observers After Congo Cease Fire
United Nations officials appealed to church leaders in northeast Congo to locate two missing military observers, one Jordanian and one Nigerian, after a cease-fire began ending days of tribal fighting between Lendu and Hema groups. At least 100 people died as Uganda withdrew 6000 troops from Ituri region around Bunia.
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Walter Sisulu funeral draws tens of thousands in Soweto
Walter Sisulu, anti-apartheid hero known as the moral center of ANC's struggle, is mourned in Soweto as world leaders offer condolences. President Mbeki hails his legacy while crowds dance, sing, and honor the strategist who spent decades jailed for justice. Desmond Tutu calls him heroically humble as Mandela lauds a lifelong comrade.
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