Tropical storm Greg leaves 88 dead in Borneo coast
A tropical storm battered Borneo’s west coast killing at least 88 as rivers overflowed. Most fatalities centered in Keningau where the Pampang River swept away over 50 homes. Local official Maizan Shaari cited the extensive flooding and a dramatic rescue scene witnessed by a visiting military recruiter.
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Milosevic foes challenge ban on Belgrade protests
Police barred demonstrations across Serbia and warned of intervention but opposition leaders said protests would persist. Clashes, blamed by demonstrators on Milosevic loyalists, followed annulled municipal elections as students planned their daily Belgrade march with an evening rally by the Zajedno coalition.
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Family fights to keep Ray alive for MLK assassination hearing
In Nashville Tennessee James Earl Ray lies in a coma as his brother requests life support to push a Memphis hearing on February 20 to exonerate him in the slaying of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Attorneys Pepper and Kay seek tests on the murder weapon to challenge Ray’s guilt.
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Mysterious blast rocks hostage site in Lima Peru
A 1:43 am explosion hit the Japanese ambassador s residence in Lima where Tupac Amaru rebels hold about 104 hostages. Police took cover as the roof and surrounding area were said to be mined but no injuries were reported. Rebels demand government amnesty for comrades and continue to negotiate through Red Cross and church mediators.
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Shining Path rebels kill six in Abra de Porcuya raid
In Abra de Porcuya, 560 miles north of Lima, Shining Path guerrillas killed six people, including five members of one family, after entering the village and ransacking homes. They also murdered a van driver during the escape, stole the vehicle, and fled.
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Aiken Standard Publication and Subscription Details
The Aiken Standard established in 1867 publishes weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Subscription rates vary by delivery type and region, with monthly and multi month options and a postal return address in Aiken South Carolina. Call 649-ASS for delivery issues and service hours are weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
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