Libyan envoy aims talks with Philippine rebels on Jolo
Abdul Rajab Azzarouq, former Libyan ambassador, travels to Jolo with Meshdere Ibrahim Ghazal to press Abu Sayyaf for hostage releases. A doctor accompanies with medicine and supplies as violence rises in Mindanao. Hostages include Germans, French, South Africans, Finns, Lebanese, Malaysians, and Filipinos.
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Moderate earthquake rattles eastern Romania near Bucharest
A moderate quake struck eastern Romania in the Vrancea region near the Carpathians. The Earth Physics Institute reported a preliminary magnitude of 4.4 and said there were no damages or injuries. The tremor occurred at 7:27 am about 90 miles northeast of Bucharest.
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Police Fire Tear Gas at Strikers near Attica
In Johannesburg and other cities a one day general strike by the Congress of South African Trade Unions prompts protests over job losses. Police fired tear gas on about 300 strikers in the La Montville area after shots and stones were exchanged. Authorities warn drivers as marches form in Pretoria and Johannesburg. The Chamber of Business warns the strike could cost up to 4.3 billion dollars.
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Islamic leader jailed for inciting hatred in Turkey
In Ankara a court sentenced Nur Cemaati sect leader Mehmet Kudular to two years in prison for claiming last August's earthquake was divine punishment against secularist policies. Kudular's group distributed two booklets alleging the quake was retribution for bans on Islamic headscarves in schools and public buildings, which cost more than 17 000 lives.
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Time art critic Hughes charged with dangerous driving
In Broome Australia the case against Time magazine art critic Robert Hughes was dropped after a two day trial. Magistrate Antoine Bloemen said prosecutors failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Hughes caused a highway crash that left him in a coma and injured two others with minor injuries.
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