August 11, 1956
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2023: Luna 25 launches from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
- 2012: At least 306 people were killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran.
- 2012: At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran.
- 2006: The oil tanker MT Solar 1 sinks off the coast of Guimaras and Negros Islands in the Philippines, causing the country's worst oil spill.
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