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Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 DUJIANGYAN, China (AP) Hundreds of dams around the epicenter of China's earthquake have been damaged and Chinese troops scrambled Wednesday to plug cracks and open sluices to prevent flooding of already devastated communities. Hezbollah says it will return Lebanon to normal Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) Hezbollah's deputy leader Sheik Naim Kassem says the group will "return things" to normal after the government reversed key decisions that had triggered days of conflict. Cyclone-wracked Myanmar says constitution approved Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 YANGON, Myanmar (AP) Myanmar's junta announced Thursday that voters overwhelmingly backed a pro-military constitution - a move critics claim was an attempt to divert attention from its failure to deliver aid to victims of a devastating cyclone. Red Cross: Up to 128,000 may have died in Myanmar Last updated Wednesday May 14th 2008 YANGON, Myanmar (AP) The Red Cross estimated Wednesday that the cyclone death toll in Myanmar could be as high as 128,000 - a much larger figure than the government tally. The U.N. warned a second wave of deaths will follow unless the military regime lets in more aid quickly. Official: Suicide bomber kills 15 in Afghanistan Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) A suicide bomber wearing a burqa killed 15 people and wounded 22 when he blew himself up Thursday in a crowded market in western Afghanistan, a provincial official said. State media: China quake death toll exceeds 19,500 Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 LUOSHUI TOWN, China (AP) China issued a rare public appeal Thursday for rescue equipment as the government struggled to cope with this week's deadly earthquake. Rescue workers broke through key roads to the epicenter in the race to find survivors, as the death toll soared to more than 19,500. India: 2 die after being pushed off bus Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 BHUBANESHWAR, India (AP) A poor Indian worker and his 4-year-old daughter were crushed to death by a bus after the conductor pushed them off for not having the fare for the journey, police said Thursday. Dalai Lama arrives for 5-day visit to Germany Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) The Dalai Lama arrived Thursday for a five-day tour of Germany, where his last visit sent German-Chinese relations into a spiral. Bush denounces extremists in the Middle East Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 JERUSALEM (AP) President Bush on Thursday criticized the deadly tactics of extremist groups like al-Qaida, Hezbollah and Hamas and said he looks toward the day when Muslims "recognize the emptiness of the terrorists' vision and the injustice of their cause." Myanmar says military-backed constitution approved Last updated Thursday May 15th 2008 YANGON, Myanmar (AP) Myanmar announced Thursday that a constitution won massive support in a referendum - a claim slammed by a leading rights group as an insult to the country's people. Militants claim responsibility for India attack Thursday May 15th 2008 UN: Foreign agents behind spate of Afghan killings Thursday May 15th 2008 Chinese wonder if animals can predict earthquakes Thursday May 15th 2008 Latin American, European leaders gather for summit Thursday May 15th 2008 Bush denounces extremists in the Middle East Thursday May 15th 2008 UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone Thursday May 15th 2008 Chavez tells Colombia not to build base for US Thursday May 15th 2008 Swiss man soars above Alps with jet-powered wing Thursday May 15th 2008 South Korea will aid North on food 'if asked' Wednesday May 14th 2008 Indonesia to provide bird flu data online Wednesday May 14th 2008 UN chief secures support for more access in Myanmar Wednesday May 14th 2008 Guantanamo official says he's not resigning Wednesday May 14th 2008 US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,077 Wednesday May 14th 2008 Gaza rocket strikes Israeli city, 14 wounded Thursday May 15th 2008 AP video shows China earthquake's first moments Wednesday May 14th 2008 Court: American to testify in Olmert investigation Wednesday May 14th 2008 Gunmen kill 2 police officers in Mexico Wednesday May 14th 2008 Chavez again to seek hostage release Thursday May 15th 2008 Colombia seizes $25M in properties from warlord Wednesday May 14th 2008 Russia launches cargo ship with supplies for space station Wednesday May 14th 2008 'Angry' Iran sharpens tone with Baghdad's leaders Wednesday May 14th 2008 Residents: missile strike hits Pakistan village Wednesday May 14th 2008 Blair's wife recalls disappointment at Bush's win Wednesday May 14th 2008 S.African mobs attack Zimbabweans, other outsiders Wednesday May 14th 2008 Witness: Gadhafi helped Taylor take over Liberia Wednesday May 14th 2008 China media unusually aggressive in covering quake Thursday May 15th 2008 UK to hold inquiry into Iraqi's death in detention Wednesday May 14th 2008 Danish government in row over head scarves in court Wednesday May 14th 2008 Exhibit examines morbid pull of Jack the Ripper Wednesday May 14th 2008 China quake shows flaws in building boom Wednesday May 14th 2008 Chinese grapple with homelessness after quake Wednesday May 14th 2008 Canadian polygamist sect under pressure Wednesday May 14th 2008 Suicide bomber kills 22 in attack west of Baghdad Wednesday May 14th 2008 Ahmadinejad says Israel doomed Wednesday May 14th 2008 Marines stay in Afghan town after Taliban influx Wednesday May 14th 2008 Jordan convicts 3 of plotting to kill Bush Wednesday May 14th 2008 UN: Myanmar at risk for prolonged food shortages Wednesday May 14th 2008 Berlusconi wins confidence vote in Italy Wednesday May 14th 2008 Bangladesh editors call for free press Wednesday May 14th 2008 Witnesses say Kenya police emptying refugee camp Wednesday May 14th 2008 © 2008 Tri-City Herald, Associated Press & Other Wire Services Contact Us | Advertising Info | User Agreement | Copyright Notice |
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