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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 2001
Page
7
In Romont Switzerland the bicycle brigade is described as a proud unique part of the Alpine defense. The article notes the force grew from mounted cavalry and faced opposition, ultimately becoming a faster, more mobile defense element than infantry as part of broader reforms.
Mexico City reports soldiers seized Galberto Garcia, a suspected senior lieutenant of the Gulf Cartel, in a rare major victory for the administration of President Vice President Foam. The arrest marks the first substantial breakthrough against a top drug lord in recent years.
Gunmen killed Wiayudh Saengsopit, 55, as he arrived at his Surat Thani office for an early broadcast. He hosted the Tan Loke Tan Kon program at a provincial radio station. Police said the killing targeted a prominent political news presenter amid southern Thailand violence.
Ankara Turkey in the wake of street protests the cabinet approved economic measures to aid small businesses and merchants. The plan extends deadlines for tax and social security payments and reduces bank loan interest rates as stated by State Minister Tunca Toska after a four hour session.
Former dictator Augusto Pinochet, aged 85, suffered a mild stroke Monday and was briefly treated at Santiago Army Hospital. A hospital statement said he underwent specialized medical control for about an hour before being released.
Supporters and opponents of a general strike clashed with guns and homemade bombs in Dhaka and 60 other cities, killing three people and injuring more than 200. The strike aimed to force Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign, shutting schools and shops and paralyzing traffic nationwide.
Reported strikes targeted Palestinian security locations in Gaza City and Der el Balah after two mortar shells were fired at a Jewish settlement. Twenty Palestinians were reported injured at a naval police installation and an intelligence building in the area, doctors said.
Provooters gathered outside government offices as Parliament opened a mercy killing bill debate in The Hague. The Senate planned nearly two days of discussion before a late vote on legalizing doctor assisted death under strict guidelines. If approved, the Netherlands would become first nation to permit doctors to help patients end their lives. A patient must suffer irredeemable and unbearable pain, be aware of options, and have a second professional opinion.
New York Governor George Pataki visited Vieques Puerto Rico promising support to end US Navy bombing exercises He said he would raise the issue with President Bush and Cabinet members and report back to island residents about progress during his Monday trip
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