Malaysian Hostage Kidnapping Prolongs Search at Sea
Authorities hunt for two armed fishing boats linked to the Sipadan abduction that left 21 hostages from a Malaysian diving resort. Police say suspects include former Sipadan workers aided by local Filipino fishermen. several nationalities among hostages include French Germans South Africans Finns and a Lebanese. An American couple from Rochester escaped after one told gunmen his wife could not swim. The group may be moved toward Sulu in the Philippines, with investigators citing possible Abu Sayyaf ties or a bid to draw attention.
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McCain visits Hanoi Hilton in Vietnam reunion
Senator John McCain, POW veteran and longtime advocate of reconciliation with Vietnam, returns to Hanoi to commemorate the war’s end. He visits Noi Bai airport with his wife and son, faces a restrained welcome, and plans a later visit to the Hanoi Hilton as remains handling proceeds for U S service members.
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Prosecution Seeks Postponement in Lockerbie Trial
Prosecutors in the Lockerbie bombing case seek a delay after the defense submitted 119 new witnesses and evidence. The new pre trial hearing at Camp Zeist will decide on the postponement as the trial date nears.
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Iran students rally as press crackdown shocks reform push
Hundreds of university students in Tehran skip classes to back President Khatami amid a hard line crackdown that shuttered 13 pro democracy newspapers. The action follows arrests of two leading journalists and an arrest warrant for pro reform cleric Hassan Eshkevari. Local students at Khajeh Nasir Technical University addressed by speakers demanded reforms remain irrevocable while hard liners defend sanctions and national security charges.
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Falun Gong protests in Tiananmen Square detained by police
Chinese police detained more than 100 Falun Gong protesters on Tiananmen Square as banners unfurled and meditators sat in, marking the anniversary of a large demonstration that led to a government ban. Officers cleared groups, dragged some into minibuses, and shouted for dispersal while tourists watched.
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