Protestants march in Londonderry defy Catholic city
More than 20 000 Protestants filled Londonderry streets with British flags and No Surrender banners amid a pact with city leaders. Catholics largely stayed away as Apprentice Boys commemorated Protestant dominance, signaling fragile hope for peace after years of violence. In Colombia rebels freed 26 scientists including an American, delivering them to local leaders after two days in captivity. In Germany calls grow for a ban on the National Democratic Party as authorities weigh actions against neo Nazi violence.
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Iraq decries strike on aid warehouse
Iraqi officials said an allied airstrike hit a warehouse storing humanitarian aid killing two people and wounding 19. Baghdad accused Saudi Arabia and Kuwait of backing aggression after Friday's U S and British raid on Samawa near Baghdad targeting a UN food ration distribution center.
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Kosovo to hold first internationally supervised elections
United Nations officials set October 28 as the date for Kosovo’s first internationally supervised elections. Bernard Kouchner announced the local elections for 30 municipal assemblies after extending the registration deadline. Serbs largely refused to register, challenging participation and legitimacy.
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Flooding from Northeast storms floods roads and bridges
Storm drenches northern New Jersey with up to a foot of rain causing road floods and two bridge collapses. Sparta declares emergency as residents evacuate and National Guard assists. Power outages affect about 10 000 GPU customers while mudslides hit New York and Connecticut parts.
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FEMA chief tours Montana ravaged by wildfires
FEMA Director James Lee Witt visited the fire scarred Montanan countryside near Wickes to pledge federal aid for strained local governments fighting the season's wildfires. Fire data showed 69 active fires across 10 states burning 923000 acres with cooler days aiding progress.
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From Tough Town to TV Stardom Dylan McDermott profile
AP reports actor Dylan McDermott recalls a rough Connecticut upbringing with a father who tended bar in New York City and early family losses. He reflects on lessons learned from hardship while rising to fame on The Practice. Sting to play free Central Park concert amid ticketed access Best Buy to issue about 25 000 free passes for September 12 event. Leno joins Pebble Beach Concours dElegance lineup with Cage and Lauren as spectators and enthusiasts hail the event as a high end car showcase.
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Peeler warns Hodges lottery could revive video poker
Lt. Gov. Bob Peeler a Republican argues Hodges lottery plan may bring back video gambling on every street corner. He cites Hodges not detailing how a lottery would work before the November referendum and says video poker could be included unless legislation excludes it. Peeler cites past court rulings and notes other states’ video lottery trends to suggest potential outcomes.
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Former cop tried to prevent fatal crash in Columbia
A former Chapin police officer involved in a crash that killed 20 year old Marjorie Corley did not cause the wreck, according to state Highway Patrol. Alexander swerved and braked but his cruiser struck Corley's Ford Escort after Corley failed to yield. Passenger Amanda Aley died August 4 after life support was removed. Alexander, 28, resigned. no charges filed. He had been in an unauthorized area, police say, and was assisting a friend.
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