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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 2000

Page

8

Tourists Kidnapped at Sipadan Resort in Malaysia

Attack on Sipadan Island resort abducts tourists including two Americans James and Mary Murphy of Rochester New York. Hostages marched to boats and taken toward Philippine waters. Police cite possible foreign and political motives as defense officials search for exact location.

Defense Najib Tan Sipadan Malaysia Najib Norian Mai Norian Danny Chin Bernama James Mary Murphy Rochester N.Y Murphys Australia Kuala Lumpur James Murphy Associated Press Col Ernesto de Guzman Philippine Military Philippine Basilan Semporna Sapidan

Weary pope takes a break from busy holiday schedule

Pope John Paul II, exhausted after Holy Week appearances, departs by helicopter for the Castel Gandolfo summer retreat. He will rest for two days before returning to the Vatican. Tens of thousands expected at St. Peter's Square for Easter week events and the sainthood of Polish nun Faustina Kowalska.

Vatican City John Paul II Vatican Castel Faustina Kowalska John Paul St. Peter’s Square

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