Guards foil Israeli hijacking on El Al flight
Security guards overpowered a hijacker aboard El Al Flight 581 at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport. No injuries were reported among the 170 passengers. the suspect, identified as Tawfiq Fakra, an Israeli Arab, was detained. Passengers described attempts to reach the cockpit and a struggle with guards, with the plane landing safely.
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Police protest Venezuelans march in Caracas cops row
Police protest over president move to seize control of Caracas police leads to a street march as Venezuela faces political tension. The article notes possible wider GOP Senate gains if Republicans win the Louisiana runoff, framing it in national politics context.
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Governors faced with budget shortfalls across states
Governors nationwide grapple with hard fiscal realities as budget gaps widen past elections. States from California to Maine consider cuts to education and health care, layoffs, and possible tax increases. Analysts say the 18 month-long malaise persists, with one time funds exhausted and voters wary of new taxes.
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U N inspector faces war or peace choice with Saddam
In Cyprus the UN weapons inspectors prepare to return to Baghdad to press Saddam Hussein for weapons disclosures within three weeks. Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei lead a larger team with enhanced gear amid U.S. push for zero tolerance, while tensions hint at possible clashes over cooperation versus confrontation.
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North Korea claims nuclear weapons debut widely doubted
North Korea's state radio for the first time said the country has nuclear and other powerful weapons, a claim met with skepticism from South Korea. Yonhap noted the report was brief, not echoed by other North Korean outlets, and may reflect a misstep or effort to sow confusion. South Korean officials urged caution, saying no official policy shift had occurred.
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