Freed Philippine hostages depart for Libya
Six Western hostages freed from months of captivity by Muslim rebels left the Philippines aboard a plane bound for Tripoli. Libyan leader Muammar Gad dhafi reportedly paid $1 million per person. Negotiators hugged the captives as a brass band played and balloons rose.
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Firefighters battle blaze in Ostankino Tower collapse
Firefighters fought a second day to extinguish a blaze at Moscow's Ostankino Tower. Officials said four people trapped in an elevator likely cannot be saved as flames and smoke filled the structure, the world's second tallest free standing tower. Automatic systems reportedly failed or exhausted foam.
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Bomber nabbed after shootout in West Bank raid
In the West Bank village of Assira Ashmalia a nighttime raid targeting Mahmoud Abu Hanoud led to the deaths of three Israeli soldiers amid disputed friendly-fire theories. Abu Hanoud tops Israel’s wanted list for 1997 bombings that killed at least 21 Israelis. The incident follows Camp David negotiations as Hamas seeks to derail peace efforts.
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Ramseys to meet police again over unsolved slaying
John and Patsy Ramsey are set to meet investigators in Atlanta for the first time in more than two years to discuss their daughter's 1996 death. Authorities still consider the Ramseys suspects while the seven member team led by Boulder police chief Mark Beckner will question them in separate sessions.
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Parry Crowned Miss Teen USA Amid Applause
JILLlAN Parry of Newtown Pennsylvania won Miss Teen USA in Louisiana before 3500, earning more than 150000 in cash jewelry clothes cosmetics and a Pontiac Firebird convertible. The 18 year old plans to study law after her one year reign with contestants from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Clinton shifts focus from economy to peace efforts in Burundi
President Clinton moves from Nigeria to Tanzania to bolster Mandela mediated peace talks in Burundi amid cease-fire hopes. Rebels attack Bujumbura as Clinton plans Cairo meeting with Mubarak and continues support for Mandela. He notes Nigeria’s reforms and duty free expert access while urging African leadership against AIDS and corruption.
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World religious leaders gather at United Nations summit
Swamis rabbis monks and ministers meet at the Millennium World Peace Summit in New York to seek peace and unified religious guidance for the UN. They aim to form a permanent council of religious leaders to advise on disputes while addressing peace poverty and the environment.
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Ventura lauds Rudy Boesch for talking straight on Survivor
Governor Jesse Ventura praised Rudy Boesch for speaking bluntly and skipping political correctness during Survivor. The Navy SEALs veteran, 72, reached the final three before being eliminated. Boesch remains active at Navy base in Virginia Beach. Ventura and Boesch shared SEALs history in San Diego reunion.
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Peeler charts solo path in South Carolina race
Lt Gov. Bob Peeler campaign through the Palmetto State as he edges into a potential gubernatorial bid. He positions against Gov. Jim Hodges over the lottery issue, touts GOP fundraising, and is seen by pundits as a strong future contender.
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Fourth of South Carolina firms plan fall hiring
A Manpower survey finds about a quarter to one third of SC companies will add workers October through December with strongest gains in Spartanburg Greenville and Columbia. Laurens County shows the highest planned staff cuts while overall 61 percent expect no change and July unemployment is 4.0 percent.
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