Hijackers Release Ailing Passenger On Indian Airlines Jet
Taliban surround Kandahar airport tarmac as negotiators press for release of 35 Kashmiri militants and Masood Azhar. The ailing passenger, cancer patient, was evacuated to an ambulance amid talks. One passenger had died earlier in the hijack.
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Canal transfer sparks security debate in Washington
Washington debate centers on the impact of transferring the Panama Canal to Panama on New Year’s Eve. Critics warn of a potential security vacuum, while officials argue the U.S. has new regional arrangements. Experts note the canal’s diminished strategic role since the 20th century and reduced U.S. troop presence.
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France assesses storm toll and repair costs across nation
France calculates the financial toll of severe storms that killed 80 in the week and raised Western Europe deaths to 142. Cleanup continues as thousands of homes face New Year candlelight. The state pledges 21.4 million dollars for damage and oil spills with higher costs likely. The Culture Ministry estimates 61.3 million for Notre Dame Versailles and other monuments.
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Chechen rebels resist in Grozny and border towns
Russian troops battled Chechen rebels on the southern frontier near Georgia while militants held Grozny. Col. Bundarev said rebels tried to breach a sealed border road. Col. Alyokhin reported twelve rebels killed and two military vehicles destroyed. Jets flew 12 missions as artillery pounded Grozny and attacks continued in eastern districts.
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