Drug killings hit Medellin newspaper staff in deadly wave
Gunmen on motorcycles killed El Espectador administrator Martha erg and manager Miguel Soler in Medellin. The attack followed bombings in three cities as drug traffickers under The Extraditables wage anti extradition campaign. An editor said the group warned staff to leave within three days, threatening further killings.
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East German officials open dialogue with Opposition groups
East German leaders show a growing willingness to talk with pro democracy groups amid protests and emigration concerns. Local officials held meetings with petition leaders in Dresden and were slated to meet in Leipzig. Church officials reported discussions on electoral reform and freed detainees, while Honecker warned against dissent. Police violence marked protests as tens of thousands sought more freedoms.
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Privileged East Germans press for policy changes
Berlin reports show not only workers and students but high profile East German figures from sports music and theater joining calls for policy reform and dialogue with the opposition. Prominent artists writers and athletes urge the leadership to rethink policies and permit reform while risking their privileged status.
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Mass killings of 80 Sinhalese men found bound in Sri Lanka
Police discover 80 bound young Sinhalese men dead along a 20 mile road stretch between Panadura and Matugama in Kalutara district. Victims aged 18 to 30 were bound behind their backs and shot or burned. authorities blame pro government gangs amid ongoing ethnic conflict and peace talks. The mass casualty is one of the year’s deadliest incidents.
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Storm batters Philippines killing 15 in Manila area
Tropical storm Dan battered Manila and southern Luzon with 62 mph winds injuring 55 and causing mass evacuations. About 60,000 people sought shelter as power lines fell leaving 95 percent of Manila without electricity. Two fishing boats broke moorings, leaving roughly 20 fishermen missing after a port collision near Batarigas province.
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Hong Kong unveils large port and airport complex plan
Governor Sir David Wilson announced a $16 billion project for a new offshore airport and port complex with two runways, a high speed rail link, and a six lane highway to connect to urban areas. The facility aims to handle up to 80 million passengers annually.
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