Riots in Kabul follow U S military truck crash in city center
Violent protests erupt in Kabul after a U S military convoy crash triggers clashes across the capital. At least eight people are killed and 107 hurt as rioters attack aid offices and search for foreigners amid civilian death notices in the war against insurgents. The government imposes a curfew and President Karzai denounces the violence.
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Senate leader courted boxing tickets as state business ties cited
Senate leader boasted about free boxing tickets as proof of influence over top state concerns. In Kentucky, a skydiving accident in Bardstown left one man dead and another injured after a midair collision near the ground. A Coral Springs dog rescue saw Jasmine saved from an alligator after a man wrestled the animal and retrieved the pet.
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Bush condemns protests as Memorial Day honor grew at Arlington
President Bush spoke at Arlington National Cemetery marking Memorial Day while urging continued war on terror. He cited Lt. Mark Dooley’s letter and the 270 fallen among nearly 2,500 dead since 9/11, praising those who sacrifice for liberty and pledging to defeat terrorists.
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Hunger strike at Guantanamo grows to about 75 detainees
The U S military says around 75 detainees at Guantanamo Bay are participating in a hunger strike, up from three, amid calls for release and amid reports of a May clash that injured six guards. Legal advocates say detainees seek trials, while defense lawyers warn of undercounting and escalating desperation.
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Indonesian quake survivors plead for relief as death toll climbs
Survivors in Java say aid arrives slowly as the death toll rises past 5,000. Villagers beg for food and water under a hot sun while UN and US responders mobilize, roads hinder delivery, and Mount Merapi volcanic threat looms.
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