Mexico distillery blast kills three in Veracruz
An explosion and fire at a Veracruz distillery near Orizaba killed three people and left three injured. Civil defense said the deceased were not identified and workers or nearby residents could be affected. About 600 residents were evacuated as investigators probe the blast cause. The plant produces ethanol for medical and other uses.
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Yemen opposition outlines transition plan amid protests
The opposition proposes a detailed plan for handing power after weeks of demonstrations against President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Tens of thousands rally in Aden and in Sanaa, with clashes between protesters and riot police as dueling demonstrations test Yemen's political future.
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Match fixing scandal ends sumo careers
The Japan Sumo Association has ousted 23 sumo wrestlers and elders over alleged match fixing. A panel found 21 wrestlers and two elders involved in rigging bouts and advised retirement for 19 wrestlers including six top makuuchi stars, with elder Tanigawa urged to quit. Expulsion effectively ends their sumo careers.
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Princess Prep trains child would-be royalty for royal wedding
In London a one day Princess Prep crash course teaches curtsies etiquette and tea manners to 12 girls aged 8 to 11. Founder Jerramy Fine aims to expand with summer camps and charity volunteering alongside mock royal events. The program centers on confidence self control rather than marriage to a prince.
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Syria crackdown as Assad faces two weeks of protests
Security agents tightened controls and made sweeping arrests around Damascus to halt two weeks of pro democracy demonstrations. The death toll climbed to about 80 with Friday clashes leaving at least seven dead, while Douma saw major security measures and killings. Protesters warned of reprisals and called for stronger reforms.
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