Parliament called to special session on crisis in Russia
NOVGOROD Russia President Boris Yeltsin urged parliament to convene a special session to address Russia s unfolding economic crisis He insisted the ruble would not be devalued and said there was no need to interrupt his vacation to take charge He spoke upon arriving in Novgorod and warned against rushing to the Kremlin Kinshasa Congo President Laurent Kabila has fled Kinshasa as rebels advance on the city a senior government official said
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Puerto Rico Senate Okays Referendum On Statehood
The Puerto Rico Legislature approved a measure for a December 13 referendum on statehood, independence, or a free association with the United States. Sponsor Gen. Pedro Rosselló plans to sign into law, while the U S Congress need not honor the result.
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Kosovo peace talks blocked by fighting continue stalemate
Kosovo leader Ibrahim Rugova formed a delegation to begin talks with Yugoslavia's Milosevic but refused to engage the Kosovo Liberation Army without a halt to the military offensive. He said a ceasefire is needed to create a favorable dialogue atmosphere. In a separate case, Hello! magazine was ruled to have violated Paul McCartney and family privacy by publishing photos of mourning at Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Muslim anger rises over embassy bombings bias claims
After the Aug 7 Nairobi and Dar es Salaam blasts that killed 257, U.S. officials say little about suspects while Muslims allege profiling. FBI notes investigators hold critical information on bombers. Kenyan Muslim leaders report detentions, with at least six Muslims held, four still in custody.
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Paula Jones Shows Off Nose Job On TV
Paula Jones revealed a cosmetic nose procedure on national TV to better match her face. In a National Enquirer interview aired on PrimeTime Live she reflected on her changes since accusing President Clinton, saying the renewed look helps show “the whole me.”
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Longest Yard Sale tragedy claims two lives in Dunlap
A runaway tractor-trailer crashed into a car and several vendors during Tennessee’s 450 Mile Sale near Dunlap. Two people died at the scene and 17 were injured as the truck plowed into shoppers along US Highway 127. Jim Allison of Pikeville escaped unharmed, and bystander Mack Harris reported hearing screams as the burning car burned. The event spans 450 miles from Gadsden to Covington with about 3,000 vendors.
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Salty feud over salt limits leaves doctors uncertain
A Sci ence survey of 80 researchers finds no unified answer on salt intake. The NHLBI urges 2400 milligrams daily, while some scientists question the basis of that guidance, noting limited scientific consensus on dietary salt.
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Young suspects allowed to return home to parents
In Chicago a six hour hearing ended with two 7 and 8 year old boys accused of murder released to relatives. They will be under electronic monitoring while awaiting trial and have an August 28 court date. The judge cited Illinois law preventing placement in state youth prison.
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Holocaust settlement labeled an IOU by survivor Edith Pollack Edry
New York survivor Edith Pollack Edry calls the 1.25 billion Swiss bank settlement an IOU and a late victory as her Nazi camp survivor parents died in the past year without recovering wartime assets. The report notes typical survivor ages around 81 and widespread Swiss bank deposits during Nazi power shifts.
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