Navy detains 56 protesters on Vieques island demand end to bombing
Navy officers detain 56 demonstrators after they invaded the Vieques bombing range and demand the Navy leave. They are cited to appear in federal court for trespassing. some released. Decades of resentment flare after past bombing incidents. A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Reykjavik, Iceland, causing structural damage with no reported injuries.
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Archbishop of Naples on trial in loan sharking case
Archbishop of Naples Cardinal Michele Giordano, 70, faces trial in Lagonegro over alleged loan sharking and embezzling church funds. Six of 19 defendants had charges dismissed at a Saturday hearing, including Giordano’s brother Mano Lucio Giordano, while Giordano denies wrongdoing. Supporters claim prosecutors aim to embarrass the church.
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Syrians cast wish list as Bashar Assad nears leadership
In Qardaha and Damascus markets Syrians hope for Internet access, water, and fewer forms as Bashar Assad moves toward presidency. They praise a younger leader while noting slow modernization and continued unemployment. The Baath Party opened its conference, signaling Assad’s likely candidacy.
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