Nepal teen meditating in jungle draws thousands
A 15 year old boy Ram Bahadur Ranjan sits motionless in a Bara jungle near Kathmandu for six months drawing crowds. Police question followers about claims he has fasted and is reincarnated as Buddha. police and followers balance belief and safety concerns.
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Pinochet indicted on tax evasion in corruption case
Two days before his 90th birthday Gen Augusto Pinochet was placed under house arrest in Santiago on charges of evading 2.4 million dollars in taxes and related acts tied to overseas accounts. The indictment marks his first charges not tied to human rights abuses.
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Harbin Shuts Water Over Benzene Spill Drills Wells
Harbin, China, cut water supplies after a benzene spill from a Songhua River chemical explosion. Officials say 100 new wells will produce 21 million gallons daily while 918 wells serve hospitals and residences. Bottled water flew off shelves as residents panic.
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Soldiers arrest top Islamic Jihad militant in Jenin
Israeli troops surrounded a four story house in Jenin during a daylong siege and Iyad Abu Rob, a senior Islamic Jihad commander, surrendered with an aide after midnight. The raid involved 70 army jeeps and 25 armored carriers with a curfew announced. Eleven Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers were injured. In a separate Kfar Kalil operation, two wanted men surrendered and another man was shot.
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