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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 2003
Page
3
A Russian built Ilyushin H-76 cargo plane flying from Kinshasa to Lubumbashi lost its rear door midair, ejecting about 120 passengers over the Congo. Authorities report casualties and scramble to locate survivors as rescue teams search the crash area.
Survivors recount the Ilyushin 76 disaster near Kinshasa as the rear cargo door blew open at altitude. Police Lt. Ilunga Mambaza says about 350 aboard at takeoff included 100 women and children, with estimates of up to 250 dead. Some 100 survived, while a carrier disputed casualties.
Palestinian Parliament Speaker Ahmed Qureia urged Israel to implement the U.S. backed road map including halting the policy of targeting militants, while Powell pushed the plan in Jerusalem. Qureia cited releasing prisoners and ending settlement activity as steps for Israel. Shalom spoke of easing travel and expanding work permits.
A London paper published a two page letter allegedly from Saddam Hussein urging Arabs to wage jihad against U S and British troops. Its authenticity is uncertain with handwriting and tone not matching known Saddam samples.
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