Brazilian criminals seek political clout in prison reform push
In Sao Paulo the PCC gang, fresh from a massive prison uprising, seeks political power and a congressional candidate Anselmo Neves Mata, a lawyer linked to leaders, with plans to back allied candidates. A new party, the Party of the Incarcerated Community, aims to push for prisoner voting and tougher judge purges, while authorities warn of drug, weapons, and cell phone trafficking tied to the group. The 1998 onward violence has left hundreds affected as the state handles the upheaval and its political ramifications.
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Paramilitary threats loom in Macedonia truce warning
Tetevo police chief warns of new clashes as paramilitary gangs possibly linked to Serb militias threaten stability in Macedonia’s Albanian heartland. Verification of Serb presence remains unconfirmed, heightening regional concern.
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Brazil nationalists threaten Al cantara launch pact with U S
Brazilian nationalists in Congress move to scrap a deal allowing U S companies to use the Alcantara launch site. They argue the U S Technology Safeguard Agreement disrespects national sovereignty, a concern raised to the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee by Congressman Waldir Pires.
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Temple Collapse in China Kills 13 Workers
A 200 year old temple under repair in Sichuan Garze region collapsed Thursday, killing 13 workers and injuring seven. State media Xinhua cited chronic maintenance neglect due to leaks and rotten main pillars.
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China Russia eye oil pipeline feasibility study
Visiting Chinese Premier Zhu Rongyi signed a deal in St. Petersburg with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov to evaluate plans for a proposed 480 mile oil pipeline from Siberia to northeast China. The two leaders agreed to begin a feasibility study on the $1.7 billion project.
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Flying machines dazzle at Flugtag in Lausanne Switzerland
At Lausanne on a windy day 45 homemade aircraft competed along Lake Geneva. A flying igloo truck elephant and a dragon drew crowds while Wilbur the goose drew particular cheers. The dragon head recovery halted a 20 minute delay during the event’s spectacle and the Bald Clown Doesn’t Smile earned early lead for originality.
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