China scales back flood diversion as Yangtze falls
Officials reduced plans to dynamite dikes and divert floodwaters into farmland as the Yangtze River receded slightly. Urban areas stayed vigilant while Wuhan faced the fourth crest of the summer with sandbags piled along dikes. In Jianli County, officials blasted dikes to lower the river by 4-10 inches, aiming to relieve pressure on central China's flood defenses.
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Russians Flock to the French Riviera in Record Numbers
Russians travel to Nice and the Cote dAzur amid a summer of poor Russian economic news. Over 120000 are expected this year, including many middle class sun seekers seeking luxury and comfort on the Riviera. Prince Charles criticizes Harry dam incident coverage and calls for parental restraint.
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Ten Hospitalized After Tea Drinking Incident in Japan
Ten people in northwestern Japan were hospitalized after drinking green tea from a communal hot pot. Initial signs pointed to cyanide in the pot’s water, though tests later suggested the source may be the water itself. investigators have yet to identify the cause amid Japan’s poisoning scare. Meanwhile, currency and gold prices rose in early London trading with the dollar advancing against major currencies.
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Impeachment report to focus on Lewinsky case
Starr may deliver a report centered on perjury and obstruction in the Lewinsky affair with other probe aspects to be addressed in a separate filing. Specter urges submission before August end as lawmakers await possible Clinton impeachment basis. Two key witnesses Hubbell and McDougal remain under watch for new cooperation that could shift plans.
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U.S. urges UN to stand firm with Iraq over inspections
U S officials caution Saddam Hussein against challenging the United States or doubting U S resolve despite President Clinton's legal issues. Madeleine Albright, Sandy Berger and others stress the UN must confront Iraq over suspending weapons inspections with support from France and Russia backing the UN stance. Senator Biden notes broad international unity on the issue.
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Poverty paints a complex U S poverty picture
A Census Bureau study uses seven measures to detail U S poverty from 1993 to 1995. Three in ten Americans were below the poverty line for at least two months, yet only 5.3 percent remained in poverty for two full years.
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Weight discrepancy raises red flag in hospital birth
At the University of Virginia Medical Center the top doctor said the weight gap between two newborn girls should have triggered concern. One baby weighed 1 lb 6 oz at birth. three days later the other weighed 7 lb 12 oz. Authorities seek blood tests to confirm biological relation to the Johnson family. Also mentions political candidates using the internet to reach voters and raise support.
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Exiled plot to kill Castro foiled as FBI tipped off
National PAL reports Cuban exiles planned to shelter a hit team to assassinate Fidel Castro during a Dominican Republic visit next week. Posada Carriles allegedly led the scheme, meeting with three men in Guatemala City to discuss smuggling guns and explosives into Santo Domingo.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Details
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