Northern Mexican governors lead 80 mile horse ride in rain
In Hidalgo, Tamaulipas, Coahuila and Nuevo Leon four state governors rode with about 10,000 supporters on an 80 mile event, aiming to press President Vicente Fox on rural aid, anti crime measures, and energy contracts in the Burgos basin. Energy Secretary Martens rode a horse Energia and anticipated agreements on energy reform. Gardeners protested tariffs under a NAFTA provision lifting duties on U S agricultural goods, with Hidalgo governor Manuel Angel Nunez urging immediate countryside aid.
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Plane crash kills 11 skydivers in Russia
A small plane carrying sky divers crashed near central Russia Saturday, killing 11 people. Fourteen survived, many leaping to safety by parachute as the 1-410, owned by a local flying club, broke up around 10,000 feet with reports that the tail and left wing separated.
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Skydivers survive crash after plane hits field near village
Officials said the aircraft plowed into a field near the village of Barki. Many skydivers were swept from the plane but opened parachutes and landed safely. It remains unclear how the other four people survived the crash.
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Accused assassin found dead in a Mexican jail cell
Lino Portillo, linked to the Arellano Felix drug gang, was found dead by hanging in a Culiacan jail cell. Officials probe whether it was self-inflicted as authorities note ongoing raids against the gang and past arrests of Ramon Arellano Felix and Benjamin Arellano Felix. Portillo had been jailed since January 1 after his arrest last year.
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Former Salvadoran president Fidel Sanchez Hernandez dies
Former Salvadoran president Fidel Sanchez Hernandez dies at 85 in San Salvador after heart failure. Elected March 5, 1967, he served until 1972 and retired from public life. Survived by wife Marina Uriarte and four children.
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Palestinians seek prime minister post amid Gaza clashes
Israeli forces backed by 15 tanks and attack helicopters entered Khan Younis in southern Gaza injuring two. a hospital wall was knocked down and a soldier was killed by a sniper. Palestinian leaders moved toward amending law to create a prime minister post under pressure from the United States and Israel.
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