U S church leader urges end to Iraq sanctions
The Rev. Rodney Page of the National Council of Churches urged lifting UN trade sanctions on Iraq, saying they hurt civilians while leaving officials untouched. He led U S clergymen to Baghdad with 100000 dollars of medicine and supplies for hospitals.
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National Council of Churches
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Ugandan rebels abduct at least 30 in border attacks
Ugandan anti government fighters killed 13, wounded nine, and abducted at least 30 along the Congolese border near Kasese and in Kyabarungira and Kicwamba. The army said it killed one rebel commander in a following battle.
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Survivor found alive after Alabama tornado wreckage
In Pleasant Grove Alabama a month old baby survived all night in a demolished house after a violent tornado. Sheriff’s Sgt Mike Ozley said the infant was found and "was all right" though details and location were unclear. President Gore praised survivor spirit as towns recovered from the F5 twister that killed 39 people across four states.
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Birmingham
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Knox
Historic accord reached in Northern Ireland talks in Belfast
Talks chaired by George Mitchell with Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern yield a comprehensive power sharing accord for British ruled Northern Ireland. Leaders say progress hinges on public support and continued cooperation to end decades of violence. The plan awaits voter approvals in both regions next month and aims to end more than 3,400 deaths.
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Britain and Ireland
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Bertie Ahern
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Irish Republic
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Two volunteer firemen die in Iowa propane tank blast
Albert City Iowa a propane tank at a northwest Iowa turkey farm exploded after being set ablaze by teenagers on all terrain vehicles Two volunteer firemen were killed in the Thursday night explosion at the Herrig Brothers farm about 80 miles northeast of Sioux City Six other volunteers and a deputy sheriff were injured none seriously It was the worst Iowa firefighter accident since 1990 when two volunteers died in West Burlington
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Deat
Buena Vista County
Charles Eddy
Sioux City
West Burlington
Mother gets five to 15 years for starving daughter
ROCHESTER NY A mother Gloria Gross 39 was sentenced to five to 15 years after being convicted of second degree manslaughter in the death of her 5 year old daughter Tonya who weighed 23 pounds at death. Tonya lost about a third of her body weight in two months.
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Supreme Court
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Syracuse
Carousel Center
Therese Lore
Charles Duffy II
Duffy
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