North Korea warns US of new war over missile launch
Pyongyang state media accuse the United States of using North Korea’s missile program as a pretext for intervention. KCNA reports warn that U S threats risk broader conflict while Seoul proceeds on an eight aircraft spy plane deal with Raytheon affiliates. Flood damage worsens food shortages as aid flows from US, South Korea, and Japan contend with possible new missile tests.
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Sierra Leone gunmen free U N hostages in Freetown
Rogue gunmen freed at least 19 hostages in Sierra Leone amid a five day crisis threatening peace. Officials say 10 captives remain including several foreigners and U N observers. Release shifts followed clashes outside Freetown and a July peace accord dispute with rebel alliance led by R U F.
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Escaped parolee captured after fiery chase in California
A parolee from Sacramento led police on a high speed chase that ended in a fiery crash and a seven hour manhunt. Michael Sullivan, 35, was found along the American River after hours of searching by more than 50 officers using helicopters dogs and night vision gear. He exchanged gunfire at the river and was pulled out wounded and handcuffed. He faces attempted murder and numerous charges. he is a member of the Sacramaniacs white supremacist prison gang.
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California van crash kills 13 workers
Five Points California van carrying farm workers slammed into a tractor-trailer on a rural Fresno County road early today. Thirteen people in the van died, two remained seriously injured, and the truck driver was unharmed as brakes allegedly locked on the vehicle. The laborers had just finished sorting tomatoes and were en route to rest. Surviving injured were taken to University Medical Center in Fresno, including a 17 year old girl in critical condition.
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Northwest logging fight shakes lumber market and policy
In Oregon and surrounding states a federal judge orders timber sales halted until 77 species are surveyed, citing Northwest Forest Plan violations as the Clinton era policy aims to balance logging with wildlife protection. The ruling raises fears of dwindling log supplies and reopens debates over national forest use versus habitat preservation.
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Reinforcements Stream to Russia Caucasus Conflict Deepens
Russian security forces and Islamic militants rushed new reinforcements to the volatile Caucasus as fighting nears in Chechnya linked areas. Four police were killed by friendly fire, at least 15 soldiers wounded, and about 40 rebels reported slain. Prime Minister Stepashin was fired and Putin named to replace him amid crisis warnings from Dagestan.
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