Remains Found Tying to 1999 Taliban Massacre Near Adreskan
Afghan officials traced remains of 72 people accused of fomenting a revolt to a valley near Adreskan, 75 miles south of Herat. Hezb e Wahadat members guard the scene as doctors collect bones and clothing. many victims likely buried as unknown martyrs in Herat funeral. Authorities seek more evidence and plan to identify victims via Taliban records.
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Mexican state representative shot on highway. son and driver killed
Panfilo Novela Martin 65 was found dead with a head wound along a Yucatan highway to Merida. His son and the driver were also shot in the vehicle. Yucatan Attorney General Diaz said no assault motive is identified yet.
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Vatican auctions tusks for refugees
Vatican officials auctioned two engraved ivory tusks donated by Pope John Paul II to raise funds for a mission on the Afghan Pakistan border. The tusks sold for 1900 and 2700 dollars amid a crowd in a 17th century chapel. The sale included 110 items from church figures and lay donors. The total amount raised was not disclosed.
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