152 trapped in flooded China coal mine
BEIJING – An official says at least 152 people are trapped after a coal mine flood in northern China. A duty officer at the State Administration of Coal Mine Safety says the Wangjialing coal mine in Shanxi province was flooded yesterday when 261 miners were working in the pit.
On TV: Thai PM vs. anti-govt protestersBANGKOK – Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva held direct talks yesterday with leaders of anti-government protests to defuse deepening tensions, agreeing to their demand that the meeting be broadcast live on national television.Armed gang raids Swiss casinoBASEL – An armed gang of masked men raided a casino packed with about 600 guests early yesterday and made off with hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to Swiss prosecutors.Libya lifts visa ban on 25 European nationsTRIPOLI – Libya has lifted a visa ban on travellers from 25 European nations after the resolution of a diplomatic row that began with Switzerland.
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