S. Korea ship sinks as divers search for missing marines
South Korea faced a maritime disaster as 46 sailors remained missing after the naval ship Cheonan exploded and sank near Baengnyeong Island. Officials said the cause was unclear, North Korea not believed responsible. Survivor Shin Eun-chong described a massive blast and deck destruction as rescue teams battled waves and wind.
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Worldwide Cities Power Down for Earth Hour Event
Landmarks from the Eiffel Tower to Big Ben and Rome’s Colosseum went dark as millions worldwide joined Earth Hour. In the United States sites like the Empire State Building and Coca Cola headquarters also switched off for the hour, organized by WWF to press for binding action on emissions.
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WWF
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WWFE
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Earth Hour
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