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Aired August 26, 2003

CNN's Deanna Morawski reviews the top stories from around the world including the bombings in Mumbai, India, the presidential election in Rwanda and Hurricane Ignacio in Mexico.

1. What tragedy took place in Mumbai, India on Monday? How many people were killed and injured in the blasts? Who is responsible for the attacks? To which previous attacks are Monday's bombings being compared?

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2. Why is the presidential election in Rwanda historically significant? What is the name of the incumbent? To which ethnic minority group does he belong? Under what circumstances did Paul Kagame come to power? When are the election results expected to be announced?

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3. What part of Mexico is being hit by Hurricane Ignacio? What category of hurricane is Ignacio? What type of damage is Ignacio expected to cause?

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Related Links

CNN.com: Polls close in Rwanda election (http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/africa/08/25/rwanda.election/index.html)

CNN.com: Dozens die in Mumbai blasts (http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/asiapcf/south/08/25/mumbai.blasts/index.html)

CNN.com: Pakistan condemns bomb blasts (http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/asiapcf/south/08/25/mumbai.react/index.html)

CNN.com: Hurricane Ignacio stalls, dumps rain on Baja (http://www.cnn.com/2003/WEATHER/08/25/ignacio/index.html)

CNN.com Special: Hurricane Season (http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/hurricanes/)

Keywords

Mumbai, India, terrorism, explosions, Rwanda, democratic election, Paul Kagame, Hurricane Ignacio, Baja, Mexico


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