Worst tragedy ever floods Puerto Rico prompts three days mourning
Gov. Rafael Hernandez Colon declared three days of mourning after a tropical deluge triggered floods and mudslides that killed at least 66 people with hundreds missing. He sought White House aid, disaster area status, and $100 million in damages for the southern region as National Guardsmen aided civil defense workers in Mameyes and other hard‑hit areas.
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Rainstorms Complicate Mexico City Quake Rescue Efforts
An overnight storm drenched the quake-ravaged city, turning rubble to mud and hindering rescuers as they searched for survivors. A man and his 9-year-old grandson were found dead under collapsed apartments, while the storm flooded streets, broke water mains, and disrupted traffic across the 18 million-person metropolis.
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Hijack victims' families brace for danger and illness
Relatives of Americans aboard the Achille Lauro express fear for captives under pressure from pirates who say they have no rules of civilization. Klinghoffer, 69, with strokes, and others remain aboard as reports of possible murders swirl. Families contact the State Department and pray for loved ones amid mounting tensions in the Mediterranean crisis.
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Cruise Ship Security Lags Behind Airline Safeguards
Report notes cruise lines rely on simple document checks with minimal baggage and passenger screening. Officials say airport style metal detectors are rare and no global standard exists, creating varied, loose port security worldwide despite hijacking concerns.
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Hijackers surrender aboard cruise liner in Med region
The Achille Lauro hijacking ends with the hijackers surrendering as negotiations unfold. About a dozen Americans were aboard, per White House estimates, amid efforts coordinated with other governments. Italy and Egypt debate negotiations while PLO figures are cited as involved in the broader crisis.
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