U. S. aids African conflicts from a distance
Africa has endured wars for a decade as Western nations pull back. The United States plans more military trainers in Nigeria, funding of 20 million dollars to train Nigerian forces at a base near Ibadan. Critics say the effort remains small and serves to counter claims of neglect.
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Dream Cyprus market nosedives in 2000 shockwave
In Nicosia Cyprus the stock market collapses from a boom to a crash as the Cyprus Stock Exchange plunges about 50 percent since January. Bomb blasts gang violence and protests accompany the decline while experts discuss correction and market psychology. Investors grow angry and some seek revenge.
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Wahid assigns Megawati policy role in cabinet meetings
Indonesia's President Wahid issued a decree naming Vice President Megawati Sukarnoputri to chair weekly cabinet meetings. She will review minister performance, set agendas, and appoint senior bureaucrats with Wahid's approval.
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GOP to flood airwaves with major ad push next week
The Republican National Committee plans a roughly 5 to 7 million dollar wave of TV ads in nine battleground states. Focused in the Midwest and coastal markets, the push targets Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and more to bolster Bush’s columns.
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Transplants Offer Hope to Cure Autoimmune Diseases
London reports early results from seven patients with systemic lupus. Immature blood cells transplanted back into patients appeared to dominate rogue immune cells and repaired organ damage once thought permanent. Further long term tracking needed to confirm durability and applicability to rheumatoid arthritis multiple sclerosis and lupus.
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Doubt Cast on Los Alamos Case as Scientist Near Release
A federal judge in Albuquerque approved bail for Wen Ho Lee, tilting toward release with strict conditions. Lee, a Los Alamos scientist, faces 59 counts over alleged mishandling of nuclear data. The decision follows defense challenges to the government's case and asks for evidence disclosure on potential ethnic bias.
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Heating costs to spike over winter in energy markets
Heating costs are set to rise this winter as natural gas and heating oil near historic highs. Analysts warn of an expensive season with price spikes triggered by a drop in US crude stockpiles, a New Mexico pipeline blast, and hurricane fears. Consumers face higher bills, including a Rochester NY resident facing a $26 jump to $130 monthly.
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Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Adopt Second Child Manzie Tie Allen
Woody Allen 64 and wife Soon-Yi Previn 29 adopt a second daughter named Manzie Tie Allen. Report says the baby born in Texas about six months ago, later arriving at their Upper East Side home. first daughter Bechet was adopted last year. Manzie honors drummer Manzie Johnson and teacher Lorenzo Tio.
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Schools seek voluntary prayers after ruling clash
In Batesburg Leesville and Lexington District 3, officials push voluntary student led prayers over school PA system to comply with a recent Supreme Court ruling. The district revised its resolution to permit student initiated prayer amid ACLU scrutiny as dozens press for God in pregame events.
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Vet's animal abuse charge dismissed in Charleston
In Charleston, the final animal abuse charge against James Island veterinarian Dr Thomas Sheridan was dismissed after a magistrate ruled the law does not apply to veterinarians. Deputies arrested Sheridan earlier this month and charged ill treatment of an animal, but previous charges were dropped for the same reason.
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Confederate flag permit sparks Lexington feud with restaurateur
Lexington barbecue baron Maurice Bessinger demands an apology from officials after being told he must buy a 20 dollar annual permit to fly banners including the Confederate flag outside his Piggie Park restaurants. He calls the flag a constitutional symbol and vows resistance if officials do not back off.
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