Sri Lanka frees rebels amid peace accord and arms surrender
The Associated Press reports rebel prisoners released under a peace deal as Indian observers watch. Indian journalists were taken aboard a ship to witness the surrender while concerns rise over arms disposal and the pace of disarmament. Government and military officials note reporting hurdles and some rebels refuse to disarm. The Indian High Commission acts as a de facto embassy during the process.
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Earthquake Jolts Chile Killing Six In Northern Regions
An earthquake struck northern Chile near Arica shortly before noon causing landslides blocking the Pan American Highway. Police said six people died and many were injured as tremors were felt in Arica Iquique and Peruvian towns Taens Moquesue and Arequipa. The National Earthquake Center reported 6.6 magnitude on the Richter scale and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center logged 6.8.
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Guam voters approve commonwealth on Guam ballot
Guam voters approved a draft Commonwealth Act asking Congress to grant Guam U.S. commonwealth status, seeking greater autonomy and more federal aid. Officials said the two controversial provisions were narrowly defeated, including immigration control by Guam's government and a five-year residency rule for local voting and benefits.
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Thousands mourn Lebanese leader Camille Chamoun funeral held
Thousands of mourners escorted the casket of former President Camille Chamoun through east Beirut to a church in Ancilias for a state funeral. Chamoun died Friday at 87 after heart failure, noted for inviting the first U.S. military intervention in the Middle East in 1958.
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