Pakistan denies defector's claims about India
New York reports that Pakistani nuclear scientist Iftikhar Chaudhary Khan alleges Pakistan has weapons aimed at India and considered a first strike, claims Pakistan calls a hoax. Khan says he will share details of Pakistan's program including China and Iran support, in exchange for asylum. Pakistani UN mission spokesman Abbasy calls it a fraud.
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Nigeria to free political prisoners including Abiola
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan announced the release of all Nigerian political detainees, naming Moshood Abiola among those freed. He met Abiola, who is in good health, and said an official announcement would come at the appropriate time.
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Massive wildfires force mass evacuations along I 95 near Daytona Beach
Wildfires driven by strong winds forced near 25 000 residents from Ormond Beach and parts of Volusia County late Wednesday into Thursday evacuations. Highway I 95 was shut for over 125 miles from Titusville to Jacksonville as crews fought blazes near Cape Canaveral Mims and Scottsmoor. Firefighters reported multiple homes destroyed and injuries among staff while residents described the scene as terrifying amid the near total disruption of life and travel.
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Hunters face instant checks for rifles and shotguns
Washington reports a new Brady era rule effective December 1 requires instant background checks on long gun purchases. NRA and gun control groups agree the public is largely unaware as gun shops prepare buyers for the change.
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National Rifle Association
Handgun Control Inc
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Bush and Gingrich clash on language policy at Latin American group
In Dallas the League of United Latin American Citizens convention saw George W. Bush win favor with a bilingual stance while Newt Gingrich received only polite applause. Bush endorsed an English plus approach to teaching while not banning bilingual education.
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League of United Latin American Citizens
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Bush
Streisand wedding in Malibu lid with press tricks
National roundup covers Barbra Streisand and James Brolin marrying at Streisand’s Malibu estate amid a caterer snafu over water brand and outside loud jungle-noise speakers to deter reporters.
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