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The News

Crime

A car bomb exploded in central Moscow yesterday morning, killing three people who were shopping in a market and injuring many more. Most of those injured were women who were out shopping for food in the early morning, and children who were on holiday. Terrorists say they planted the bomb.

Last night thieves in New York broke into the Museum of Modern Art, and escaped with three paintings byPicasso, valued at $80 million. Cameras were recording the rooms all the time, but the guard who was watching the screens saw nothing. Museum officials didn’t discover the theft until the next morning.

Other news

A national strike in France yesterday brought the country to a complete stop. Offices, banks, schools, and shops all closed, and there were no trains or buses throughout the whole country. Workers were protesting for higher pay, longer holidays, and a shorter working week.

The actor James Robertson died last night at his home in Hollywood, California. He was suffering from cancer. With him were his five children, his ex-wife, and his second wife, Cherie. The 71-year-old actor is best known for his role as the cowboy Dexter in Mad Men of the West.

And finally sport. Arsenal last night beat Real Madrid 2-1. At half-time the Spanish side were winning one nil, but then two goals by Johansson gave the London team a win.