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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2001
Page
5
Firefighters in Lima recovered 276 bodies after a massive fire sparked by fireworks exploded along busy sidewalk stands. Witnesses said a large firecracker test may have triggered the disaster as temperatures topped 1,100 degrees and streets filled with trapped shoppers and vendors.
Philippine Marines raided a southern Mindanao camp on Jolo island killing 13 Abu Sayyaf fighters in a five hour battle. Lt Gen Roy Cimatu said rebels were followers of Nur Misuari, now detained in Malaysia slated for return next month for trial.
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