Schooner sinks killing 11 near Rio de Janeiro
A tourist schooner carrying 58 people sank in a canal east of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday morning. At least 11 people died, 10 adults and one child, with survivors and the injured being treated in Cabo Frio. The Tuna Galo was en route to Parrot Island when it capsized 500 yards off the Cabo Frio coast.
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Incumbent Kahin Wins Somaliland Presidency in 1991 Vote
Incumbent Dahir Riyaleh Kahin was reelected president with 205 595 votes or 42.08 percent in an April election in Hargeisa. Isahmere candidate Atmed Mohamed Mohamad Silanyo finished close behind with 205 515 votes. Faysal Warsabel of the 7th party trailed. The supreme court expected to confirm results. Somaliland seeks international recognition after breaking from Somalia in 1941.
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Gap
Dahir Riyaleh Kahin
Somaikandi
Sir
Kahin
United National Party
Adub
Bth
Atmed Mohamed Mohamad Silanyo
Isahmere Party
Hargeisa
Faysal AL Wearabel
Supreme Court
Ladivs
Slahaaned Ibrahim Beal
Warabeh
Silanve
Earlie
Neigehboring Djibouti
Somaliland
Horn of Afted
Mohamed Siad Barre
Berbera
Gulf of Aden
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SARS deaths in Hong Kong hit daily record
Hong Kong health officials report 12 SARS fatalities in one day, lifting the toll to 81. The surge comes as 31 more patients fall severely ill, with 1,356 hospitalized since the outbreak began last month.
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Satuday
OPEC Moves to Stabilize Oil Prices at 25 Dollars
OPEC members plan to stabilise prices with a target of 25 dollars a barrel after an upcoming emergency meeting in Veetia Austa. Oil ministers warn of a potential price drop and consider returning to production quotas while noting already high production to avoid oversupply during a weakening demand season.
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Algeria
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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Ife
OPE
Archaeologists uncover necropolis near pyramids in Cairo
In Cairo a necropolis of rock hewn tombs dating back over a millennium was unearthed near the Saduyara pyramids. Egypts Supreme Council of Antiquities and Culture Minister Parouk Hosni announced the discovery on Saturday, detailing its historical significance and location.
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Supreme Council of Antiquities
Parouk Hosni
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Easter plays light up Rocinha slum in Brazil
In Rocinha Brazil during Holy Week a 16 year old Lucas Valentin plays Jesus in the Via Sacra passion play drawing thousands of residents into the favela. The scene weaves through crooked streets with drug dealers nearby while a crowd watches with reverent awe despite occasional disturbances.
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