Panama Canal reopens as rain abates

AN ARMS shipment discovered on a Ukrainian ro-ro hijacked by pirates had been destined for southern Sudan, according to US diplomatic cables revealed by WikiLeaks.
The Panama Canal has reopened after heavy rains forced its first closure in over two decades.
The 17-hour suspension had been ordered after the rainfall swelled nearby lakes, flowing into the key transport route that handles five per cent of global trade each year.
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Source: ALJAZEERA