Experts doubt Iraqi nuke threat in 1991 claim
International Atomic Energy Agency officials say Iraq likely lacked enough highly enriched uranium and key components to build a nuclear weapon by early 1991. Despite Iraq advancing research and spending billions, experts warn the agency may have dismissed clues too readily and that the Persian Gulf War interrupted a potential April 1991 target.
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Attackers kill 17 in Colombia mass killing in Uraba
Masked gunmen killed 17 banana plantation workers in Carepa, Uraba, northwest Colombia, in the region's third massacre in weeks. Survivors blamed leftist rebels as authorities noted a state of emergency allows tougher penalties and unilateral action. Seven kidnapped.
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Typhoon Kent Triggers Floods and Roof-Top Evacuations in Luzon
In northern Philippines, Typhoon Kent brings floods and landslides from Mount Pinatubo ash across Luzon. In Pampanga 25 trapped on rooftops, 170 rescued by police helicopters, 750 evacuated Tuesday, as towns like Lubao face widespread destruction and urgent relief appeals.
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France defies protests with planned Mururoa nuclear blasts
France says it will conduct seven to eight underground nuclear tests at Mururoa and Fangataufa atolls between September and May, asserting safety and necessity for its nuclear arsenal. Greenpeace ships protest near Mururoa as South Pacific nations condemn the tests.
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Closing arguments in Bernardo murder trial in Toronto
Prosecutor calls tapes horrific proof Bernardo raped and murdered two teens Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy. Bernardo pleads innocent to multiple charges while Homolka testified he strangled the victims. defense urges manslaughter verdict and rejects Homolka testimony.
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North Korea asks for aid amid floods and shortages
North Korea faces severe food shortages with floods claimed to affect 5.2 million people and $15 billion in damage, the United Nations said. A relief team from Sweden Denmark and Finland will assess damage as North Korea seeks emergency food and rebuilding help, potentially prompting opening to outside aid.
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U.S. Lifts Travel Warning for St Petersburg
U S officials announced that a travel warning for St Petersburg has been lifted after a joint probe with Russian security services found no threat to American citizens. The warning, issued last week, urged caution and advised against accepting or packing items.
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