Everest anniversary festivity honors Hillary and climbers in Nepal
Nepal marked the 50th anniversary of the Everest conquest with a royal ceremony honoring Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Hillary received honorary citizenship for five decades of service to the Sherpa community. About 1,300 living climbers were invited to a weeklong celebration aimed at boosting tourism as Nepal notes Everest’s fame and risks.
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Nigeria's Obasanjo Wins Re election Amid Fraud Claims
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is sworn in for a second term pledging to heal election wounds after a vote many observers labeled fraudulent. He defeated Muham fug Buhari amid widespread fraud allegations and calls for better governance. Protests and clashes in Peru and international security concerns also feature in the day’s brief political and global notes.
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