Fire damages Istanbul airport cargo section
A fast spreading blaze gutted much of Istanbul Ataturk Airport's cargo area on a Wednesday. About 2,000 workers fled thick smoke that shut a runway and disrupted flights. Authorities ruled out terrorism while a Kurdish group claimed responsibility, which officials declined to comment on.
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Congo arrests foreigners in alleged coup plot ahead of vote
In Kinshasa a group of 32 security workers including three Americans, 10 Nigerians, and 12 South Africans were detained on suspicion of planning a coup before Congo’s July 30 elections. Interior Minister Mbemba said they included former soldiers with military gear and政治 plans. U.N. officials urged calm amid conflicting counts of nationalities and roles.
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Gaza security chief killed in car bombing amid power struggle
Nabil Hodhad, central Gaza commander of the Fatah linked Preventive Security force, was killed when his car exploded in downtown Gaza City. The attack follows other high profile security incidents as tensions rise between Abbas loyalists and Hamas authorities. In the West Bank, Israeli forces clashed with Palestinians during a raid to arrest a top militant, killing three and wounding over 30.
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U S Marines Under Investigation for Iraqi Civilian Death
A U S military probe was opened into accusations of a civilian killing west of Baghdad last month after Iraqi witnesses met with Marine officers on May 1. A preliminary review by Multinational Force West prompted a Naval Criminal Investigation Service inquiry.
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