Russia marks day of mourning for Kursk sailors
Moscow observes an official day of mourning after the Kursk disaster kills 118 sailors. Flags at half staff, church vigils, and solemn ceremonies mark the event as Putin faces criticism over rescue delays and navy funding.
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Iraq rejects new U.N. weapons inspection team visit
Iraq says it will not allow Hans Blix and inspectors to enter. Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz reiterates opposition to Resolution 1284, despite pressure and U.S. and British airstrikes in 1998. Madeleine Albright voiced support for Blix's mission.
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Debby Skirts Puerto Rico As It Moves Toward Bahamas
Hurricane Debby barely brushed Puerto Rico and nearby islands as it heads west northwest over warm seas toward the Bahamas and Florida. Forecasters expect winds to reach 105 mph by Friday while warnings cover the Turks and Caicos and parts of the Bahamas and Dominican Republic. Local officials urged residents to monitor reports as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands planned to reopen schools and government offices after the brief storm effect.
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Typhoon Bilis Kills Eleven in Taiwan and Rages West
Typhoon Bilis swept across Taiwan killing 11 people and injuring about 80 while leaving thousands stranded in shelters. Rescuers pulled bodies from a landslide in Jenai as winds toppled wires and walls, with 250 houses collapsed in Hualien and $48 million in agricultural damage reported.
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