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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 2000
Page
6
Asian shares recovered some losses as Wall Street rose but Tokyo stocks slipped on fragility concerns. The Nikkei 225 fell 39.12 points to 18,969.52 after a volatile day, despite morning gains, amid ongoing fear from last week’s US losses.
Hours after a second white landowner was killed President Robert Mugabe told the nation he aims to broker a compromise to end the squatters occupation of about 1 000 white owned farms. Squatters shot cattle rancher Martin Olds 42 at Nyamandhlovu 50 miles north of Bulawayo after initial beating and radio call for help.
North Korea's food and energy shortages push it toward talks with South Korea. Foreign Minister Lee Joung-bim said Seoul proposed a weekend meeting to prep for a first ever leaders summit. No immediate North Korean reply was reported.
Iraq Libya and Cuba urged the Security Council to lift or soften U.N. sanctions at an open debate on targeting sanctions to reduce civilian harm. Bulgaria and Macedonia noted economy damage from embargoes and asked the council to consider indirect effects in future actions.
The UN Human Rights Commission rejected a full review of China amid US pressure. A no-action vote of 22 to 18, with 12 abstentions and one absence, blocked censure attempts as Beijing mobilized developing states to shield its record. US official Harold Koch condemned the ongoing deterioration.
Hillary Clinton presented Rosie O'Donnell with the Gracie Allen Award from American Women in Radio and Television for outstanding individual achievement as a talk show host. Clinton praised O'Donnell as "The Queen of Nice" and a good friend.
Alexandra Stevenson said halting the NAACP boycott by not playing in the Family Circle Cup could be surpassed by speaking out against the Confederate flag. She urged more dialogue after meeting Gov. Hodges, noting the flag symbolizes oppression and should come down. The SC Legislature debated removing the flag while Republicans and NAACP criticized the plan as too visible. The compromise moves to fly a square flag at the Confederate monument, awaiting House approval and a subcommittee hearing Wednesday.
In Miami, the Cuban-American community faces isolation as it seeks cross ethnic support over Elian Gonzalez. Despite being the largest group, many Haitians blacks and other Hispanics feel marginalized by Cuban power and hesitate to oppose the protests. A non-Cuban neighbor fears retaliation if he criticizes.
World finance ministers at their spring meeting pushed for faster debt relief for developing nations. Protesters failed to halt IMF and World Bank activities but drew attention to poverty and calls for abolition. Police praised the peaceful outcome as demonstrations continued in Prague with hundreds arrested.
Raleigh firm Aerial Images with Microsoft Kodak and others posted five Area 51 images. The base 75 miles northwest of Las Vegas is highly secretive with a history of top secret aircraft tests and restricted airspace. No UFO confirmation is offered and officials have not commented.
South Carolina emergency expert says shelter conditions affect behavior and anxiety during evacuations. Officials urge strict screening for alcohol and firearms, clear information flow, and pet inclusion to keep shelters orderly as Hurricane season looms.
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