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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2002
Page
11
An MH 47 Chinook helicopter with 12 Americans aboard crashed at sea during anti-terrorism training off the Philippines. No survivors were found in the first hours. eight crew and four passengers were aboard. Navy officials said there were no signs of hostile fire.
In San Vicente del Caguan a major bombing campaign hits rebel bases after President Pastrana ends peace talks. 85 targets in more than 200 sorties. 13,000 troops advance toward the zone. Civilians reportedly killed or wounded in Rubi. residents urge aid as authorities plan daylight ambulances.
The United States has backed Colombia with machine guns, combat helicopters, and hundreds of advisers mainly for counternarcotics. After peace process breakdown, momentum grows for expanded U S involvement while Congress limits remain. Enhanced intelligence sharing and faster helicopter parts delivery are under review.
President Bush urged China to embrace liberty and religious freedom at Tsinghua University, portraying America as a beacon of hope. He argued diversity and dissent strengthen a free society while acknowledging U.S. faults, as Beijing maintained limits on religious practice amid broader rights debates.
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