Hostage standoff and Gaza bombing reports across multiple fronts
An armed man held two women hostage in a city apartment triggering a long police standoff with negotiators and no injuries reported. In Gaza, a 64 year old Palestinian woman blew herself up near Israeli troops near Jebaliya, eight Palestinians killed, Hamas claimed responsibility. Separately former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died in London after poisoning with unclear cause.
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London
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South Korea halts Kansas beef shipments over bone fragment
South Korea said it would suspend imports from Creekstone Farms Premium Beef in Arkansas City after inspectors found a 10 millimeter bone fragment in a shipment. The ministry noted other U.S. plants remain cleared and boneless beef rules apply, with affected meat to be returned or discarded.
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Thanksgiving in Iraq Amid War Turmoil And Loss
In Iraq American troops found thanks in a war zone as Thanksgiving halls transformed into a cozy shelter with turkey and decorations. Nearby Shiite Sadr City faced deadly bombings. 161 Iraqis killed. Three Marines died in Anbar, bringing fallen U.S. troops this month to 52. Soldiers cited morale boosters from games to memories of home, including a leaf and stones sent from Minnesota to a mother.
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Turkey
Anbar
Minnesota
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Nuala Taylor
Savage, Minn
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