Sister of held person appeals to rebels in Philippines
Ana Sobero, sister of Guillermo Sobero, pleads on Radio Mindanao Network for mercy for captives. She urges that if he is alive, he should not be harmed and asks for information if he is deceased for proper burial. Rebels hold about two dozen people, including two Americans, on Basilan as military actions continue.
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Riots in Manipur disrupt curfew break crowds
Crowds rushed food stores during the first break in a four day curfew in Imphal Manipur after rioters burned government buildings to protest a ceasefire with rebels. A three day strike preceded the rioting leaving families short of basic foods while soldiers escorted food trucks from Nagaland.
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Iraq and US blame game over alleged airstrike at soccer game
Iraqi state television claimed a U S British airstrike killed 24 at a Tall Afar soccer field. US officials attributed a malfunctioning Iraqi anti aircraft missile. Pentagon said ground fire possibly caused casualties. Rumsfeld said planes were not struck and injuries included children.
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Berenson Convicted in Peru Retrial for MRTA Ties
Lori Berenson, 31, an American held five years in Peru, was found guilty of terrorist collaboration with the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement in a civilian retrial and sentenced to 20 years. She faces release in November 2015 after time served and expulsion from Peru.
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Mideast truce near collapse as violence rises
Israeli and Palestinian security chiefs met in an inconclusive session as a week-old truce nears collapse. Powell to visit Mideast next week to press cease-fire enforcement amid new mortar fire near Nahal Oz and deadly incidents at Ramallah and Homesh. Since Sept. 28, 495 Palestinians and 115 Israelis have died in the conflict.
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