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Texas firefighters focused concern on toxic gases

In this April 18, 2013 file photo, smoke rises near a fertilizer plant that exploded earlier in West, Texas, the night before. Four weeks after the explosion, investigators have yet to announce what prompted the fire and touched off the massive explosion that killed 14 people. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

WEST, Texas (AP) — When they saw 30-foot flames licking the sky inside a massive fertilizer plant, firefighters in this tiny Texas town rushed to evacuate nearby buildings and raced to spray water on tanks of chemicals, hoping to prevent a catastrophe.

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PSG City Hall celebrations scrapped after violence

Paris Saint Germain's supporters face riot police officers during clashes after the celebration of PSG's French League title, in Paris, Monday, May 13, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain clinched its first French league title since 1994 by defeating Lyon 1-0 on Sunday. PSG has now an unassailable seven-point lead at the top of the standings. With just two rounds left, second-place Marseille can no longer catch its fierce rival. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

PARIS (AP) — A celebration of Paris Saint-Germain’s first league title since 1994 was canceled Tuesday, a day after rioting during festivities in the French capital led to 21 arrests and injuries to more than 30 people.

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San Antonio mayor to speak at SFCC commencement

San Antonio mayor Julian Castro, center, speaks to supporters Saturday, May 11, 2013, flanked by his wife Erica, and brother, Congressman Joaquin Castro after he won re-election. (AP Photo/San Antonio Express-News, Robin Jerstad) RUMBO DE SAN ANTONIO OUT; NO SALES.

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro is scheduled to give the keynote address at Santa Fe Community College’s commencement ceremony.

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Japanese mayor: Wartime sex slaves were necessary

In this May 13, 2013 photo, Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto answers reporters' questions at the Osaka city office in Osaka, western Japan.  Osaka's outspoken mayor has said the system in which Asian women were forced to become wartime prostitutes before and during World War II was necessary to "maintain discipline" in the Japanese military.   (AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT

TOKYO (AP) — An outspoken nationalist mayor said the Japanese military’s forced prostitution of Asian women before and during World War II was necessary to “maintain discipline” in the ranks and provide rest for soldiers who risked their lives in battle.

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Osaka mayor: Wartime sex slaves were necessary

In this May 13, 2013 photo, Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto answers reporters' questions at the Osaka city office in Osaka, western Japan.  Osaka's outspoken mayor has said the system in which Asian women were forced to become wartime prostitutes before and during World War II was necessary to "maintain discipline" in the Japanese military.   (AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT

TOKYO (AP) — An outspoken nationalist mayor said the Japanese military’s forced prostitution of Asian women before and during World War II was necessary to “maintain discipline” in the ranks and provide rest for soldiers who risked their lives in battle.

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