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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2001
Page
5
In Moscow, after an Arctic storm, a Dutch consortium resumed plans to lift part of the sunken Kursk submarine. Divers will descend to the Barents Sea floor to attach 26 lifting cables lowered from a large barge. Raising the sub will take about 12 hours once cables are in place if seas remain calm.
Gunmen set off a car bomb outside the Jammu Kashmir assembly in Srinagar and opened fire inside, killing 31 people and injuring 75. Two assailants died after a seven hour gun battle with security forces, with many casualties including the driver.
Recently recovered remains believed to be those of 17 American soldiers killed in the Korean War will be turned over to U.S. authorities in Japan. Switzerland observed a minute of silence and rang church bells Monday for 14 lawmakers and officials killed in the country's worst mass slaying. An estimated 10,000 people took part in the televised service at St. Michael's Church and in six other churches in the state.
About 2 million Mexicans failed to convert to new laser visa IDs by the October 1 cutoff and hundreds were turned away at U S ports of entry in California Arizona New Mexico and Texas. Some unaware of the deadline others waiting for an extension. The cards include fingerprints and magnetic data and curb border travel within 25 miles for 72 hours.
Thousands marched through Valledupar bearing candles and flowers to protest the kidnapping and killing of Consuelo Araujo by guerrillas. The incident strains Colombia peace efforts as the army and FARC trade blame. officials say soldiers pursued rebels and hostages were freed, while many mourners call the loss a turning point in the 37 year conflict.
In Colombia the government faces heightened pressure over stalled peace talks with rebels. President Pastrana says he will evaluate the process as critics urge action. Presidential hopeful Noemi Sanin urged suspension. Rebels barred Horacio Serpa and a 3,000-strong peace caravan from entering the rebel zone, which expires Oct 7.
A car bomb exploded in a southern Jerusalem neighborhood injuring three bystanders slightly and damaging vehicles. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility and said no red lines exist, while officials from Israel and the Palestinian side blamed each other as truce talks continued amid tense conditions.
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