Rescue capsule fails to latch onto Kursk hatch
Rescue capsules could not access the Kursk escape hatch as damage and debris hindered the link up. Navy officials noted worsening damage and strong currents, while weather improved later allowing better maneuvering. The Kursk lies 350 feet down with oxygen running short. authorities weigh possible causes and await further sonar and rescue attempts.
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U.S. to shut down part of Korean bombing range
South Korea and the United States will close part of the Koon Ni bombing range on the west coast turning the strafing strip into a safety zone for 236 nearby homes. Villagers and civic groups criticized the move as insufficient while demanding full closure of the site used since the Korean War era.
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Malaysians Freed as Abu Sayyaf Backed Off Ransom
Three Malaysians abducted four months ago were released on Jolo island. Negotiators said the group will free 25 remaining hostages next, including 12 Westerners, after a new ransom agreement. A Malaysian plane arrived in Zamboanga to fly them home.
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No Gun Ri killings: S Korea links U S troops to refugee deaths
South Korean investigators for the first time determine U S troops killed a large number of refugees at No Gun Ri in 1950. A June 22 Defense Ministry report cites at least 175 victims with a broader fatality range suggested. Investigators reviewed 690 documents and spoke with 140 survivors while noting ongoing questions about motives and chain of command.
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U N appeals for 25 million to feed Africa refugees
U N officials in Geneva urge 25 million dollars to feed African refugees as rations face cuts in 15 countries due to shortfalls from donors notably the European Union. Drought in eastern Africa worsens needs while EU contributions lag behind expectations despite past pledges.
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