Eid delayed as Pakistanis await sighting of new moon
In Pakistan millions fasted an extra day as religious committees failed to sight the new moon delaying Eid ul Fitr. Authorities postponed the holiday to tomorrow, extending travel and shopping for the festival of breaking the fast.
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Riots in Bogota Prompt Night Curfew After Fatalities
Police say four people were killed and many injured in Bogota during a 24 hour nationwide strike demanding wage hikes. About 400 arrests, 20 officers injured, and looting reported around city outskirts.
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Drought may doom ducks in California refuges
The drought threatens thousands of ducks and geese wintering in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Officials warn stagnant water at refuges may trigger fowl cholera and botulism, risking a dire year for migratory birds despite extra scare devices and efforts to divert water to refuges.
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Meridian Hill Park Roots in D C History and Design
Henry Mitchell recalls Meridian Hill Park as a 12 acre Italian Renaissance designed oasis near the White House. Once land of the Peter family and Commodore David Porter, the site evolved from Henderson Castle across 16th Street, with Mary Henderson selling land to the government in 1932 for the park. The space blends formal gardens and a water cascade, while neighborhood life fills the day with children, dogs, and views of the park’s grand pool and terraces.
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