Gas tanker fire kills over 100 at Nigerian gas plant
In Nnewi southeast Nigeria a gas tanker exploded after discharge at the Chikasan Group Gas plant killing more than 100 people queuing for refills. Witness Emeka Peters said the blaze began around 11 a.m. and raged for hours.
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North Carolina pursues unique plan against EPA rules
North Carolina rejects two EPA strategies and proposes a compliance plan to court, aiming to gain quick review in the 4th U.S. Circuit. Officials argue a state plan could become the sole path to judicial review if the agency opposes arbitration. The plan targets power plant efficiency as the legal path, contrasting with gas and renewables options.
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Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Syria Libya at Christmas
From St. Peter's Basilica the pope urged prayers for peace in Syria and Libya and praised nations taking in refugees. He announced a plenary indulgence for Catholics and urged mercy amid conflicts in Africa the Middle East and Ukraine. The Space remains guarded after the Paris attacks and the U.N. backed peace efforts were cited as a pathway to end suffering.
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Latino caucus pushes USDA on civil rights complaints
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus urges the USDA to address civil rights violations faced by Latino farmers and ranchers as it expands diverse staffing. Lawmakers want a meeting with Secretary Tom Vilsack, but pending litigation blocks discussions on civil rights reviews and discrimination cases tied to grazing permits and farm loans.
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Mixed Feelings On Pedestrian Safety On Las Vegas Strip
Las Vegas officials have built bridges widened sidewalks and added fences to protect pedestrians on the four mile Strip. After a woman drove into a crowd near Planet Hollywood and Paris, some leaders call for fixes while others defend current measures. Takeisha Holloway 24 faces charges of intentional driving. Caesars Entertainment executive Jan Jones Blackhurst notes some hotels lack barriers and says current rules did not require such precautions.
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