Mitchells push stalls NI peace talks in Belfast crisis
American mediator George Mitchell abruptly adjourned talks in Belfast amid a party split that left Ulster Unionist leaders unable to secure Sinn Fein backing. Talks resume Monday as the parties negotiate a staged disarmament path tied to a governance settlement under the 1998 accord. Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams urged Unionists to show leadership and responsibilities in the fragile process.
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Unclear Weather Brief Says Varying Coastal Forecasts
Fragmented forecast notes from Jay Wesbay and Sesaesbay show mixed sun and showers. Temperatures range from highs around 38 to 40 and lows from 26 to 32. Windy, cold conditions expected with unsettled shower chances.
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Second quake rocks Turkey toll tops three hundred
North western Turkey faced a 7.2 magnitude quake at nightfall causing at least 320 deaths and nearly 1,800 injuries. Rescue teams searched rubble in Duzce as fires burned, buildings collapsed, and residents huddled around fires amid a regional twin disaster. International aid arrived while officials warned the toll would rise.
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Memphis man hosts annual tree lighting to aid food drive
John O'Brien of Memphis begins his three week setup for the annual tree lighting on November 28. Neighbors gather to watch the 65 foot spruce glow through New Year’s Day and donate nonperishable foods for the Jordan-Elbridge Ecumenical Food Cupboard, with help from friends and community volunteers.
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EgyptAir Flight 990 final moments raise questions
New details from the NTSB show both engines shut off and a steep 40 second plunge before the Boeing 767 crashed into the Atlantic. Investigators remain unable to determine the cause while pilots and experts note switches moved from run to cut-off, implying possible human action. Navy robots search for the cockpit voice recorder buried 250 feet beneath debris.
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Aid workers among 24 killed in Kosovo plane crash
A World Food Program ATR-42 crashed in northern Kosovo 20 miles north of Pristina. All 24 aboard died, including Italian, Spanish, British, and Canadian humanitarian staff. Bodies were being airlifted to Pristina for family return, cause under investigation.
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