Deadly cyclone devastates coastal Bangladesh coast
AP reports the Sat turday storm, the hurricane in the Bay of Bengal, may have killed up to 25,000 people with 3,000 dead per Red Cross figures and 1,569 officially. Navy ships pluck bodies as air force drops food. 5.5 million affected across Urirchar Sandwip Noakhali and surrounding islands amid disease and water shortages.
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Agca stalls papal plot trial with rambling claims
Mehmet Ali Agca disrupted the papal plot trial for a second day by claiming he is Jesus Christ and refusing to answer questions. Prosecutors call the seven defendants including three Bulgarians and four Turks in a May 13 1981 papal shooting case. The judge recessed to allow Agca time to testify, but he remained nonresponsive, while prosecutors say the outbursts are mere theater for journalists.
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Nose gear collapse on American jet at O'Hare
An American Airlines Boeing 727 arriving from Baltimore at O'Hare on Monday night lost its nose gear during landing. All 121 people aboard evacuated safely with no injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the failure to lock the nose gear.
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Dallas
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Tracy
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Concrete wall collapse kills 11 at French campground
Rescuers pulled 11 bodies from rubble after a concrete wall on a terraced campground toppled onto car trailers and tents during Pentecost weekend in St Cyr France. Four children were among victims, six were injured. Officials cite recent heavy rain and a landslide as possible causes. Police launching probe. Victims belonged to a diving club staying near the Mediterranean coast.
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Aimee Joly
Uganda
Subscriptions Rates and Mail Options Listed
The Southern Illinoisan provides delivery and pricing details for Sunday through Friday, including carrier, motor route, and mail options. Rates are 7.40 to 8.65 per four week period, with post office address changes to The Southern Illinoisan, P.O. Box 2108, Carbondale, Illinois 62901.
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Pilots Seek More Talks Over United Strike
United Airlines faces stalled talks as pilots press for job protections for strikers and oppose United’s seniority plan. A spokesman said no request to resume negotiations had been received, while pilot spokesman Dave Landry warned of job risks for non-striking and new hires if talks fail.
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