Notable historic anniversaries from November events
On November nineteen eighteen sixty three Lincoln dedicated a national cemetery at Gettysburg. Ford halted Edsel production in nineteen fifty nine. Apollo twelve astronauts landed on the moon in nineteen sixty nine. Sadat visited Israel in nineteen seventy seven. A massive Mexico City fire killed about five hundred in nineteen eighty four. Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva in nineteen eighty five. Bobbi McCaughey gave birth to septuplets in nineteen ninety seven.
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Settlement reaches 50 million with Alaska Jesuit abuse claims
The Oregon Province of the Society of Jesus agreed to pay 50 million to more than 100 Alaska Natives who allege sexual abuse by Jesuit priests. The settlement, the largest against a Catholic order, does not require an admission of fault. About 13 or 14 clerics were named in cases spanning 1961 to 1987, with victims ages from 5 to teen years.
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U S apologizes after convoy fires on Iraqi civilians near Samawa
The U S embassy and military apologize for a Sunday morning shooting near Samawa in Muthanna province that killed at least two Iraqi civilians and sparked anger over civilian deaths. Details remain murky as authorities investigate and injuries totals are unclear. The incident occurred as Iraqi attacks reached a two-year low.
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Mine explosion kills scores at Ukraine Zasyadko mine
An early Sunday methane blast at the Zasyadko coal mine in Donetsk depth about 3300 feet killed at least 65 miners and trapped 35 as a major fire hampered rescue efforts. More than 360 miners were rescued amid Ukraine’s dangerous mine record and three days of mourning were declared.
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Cyclone toll climbs in Barguna Bangladesh amid relief struggles
Bangladesh faces a rising death toll from the Sidr cyclone with officials warning casualties could reach 10,000 as rescue teams and international aid deploy. Communities in Barguna and surrounding districts reel from destroyed homes, scarce food, and slow relief delivery while authorities pledge sufficient food and water.
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Musharraf rejects U.S. demand to lift emergency rule
Pakistan restera ents its hard line as President Musharraf defies Washington after a visit by U S Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte. The United States urged an end to the emergency, restore the constitution, and free political detainees ahead of January elections, but Pakistan offered no concessions and signaled no timetable for change.
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Rock Wins in Friday Poll Based on Online Feedback
A reader poll on www.ljworld.com shows Rock as the winner among options Yes No and Undecided. Visit the site to view more responses and cast your own vote.
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