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World Briefing | Europe: Albania: Minister Resigns After Deadly BlastsDefense Minister Fatmir Mediu resigned after a series of explosions at a weapons depot near Tirana on Saturday and Sunday killed at least 16 people, injured nearly 300 and littered the region with shrapnel and live munitions. “Bearing my personal responsibility, I announce that I have handed my resignation to the prime minister,” he said. At least 10 people were still missing after the blasts, which continued for some 14 hours and damaged or destroyed more than 2,300 homes and businesses. Related Blasts at Albania Base Kill at Least 5 (March 16, 2008)Tag CloudExternal InformationAdditional InformationWorld Briefing | Europe: Britain: No Link Found in Youths? Suicides...Hopes for Healing as Spain’s Terror Trial Starts... Breakthrough as stem cells are produced from skin, not embryos... General David Petraeus reveals plans to scale back Iraq troops... Where Am I?News Main Page - Business - World Briefing | Europe: Albania: Minister Resigns After Deadly Blasts |
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