Netanyahu faces West Bank pullback threats from allies
Cabinet rivals led by Ariel Sharon warned they will topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he accepts a US plan to withdraw troops from 13 percent of the West Bank. Talks with the Palestinians yielded no progress as Israel and the Palestinians held a second round of discussions. Palestinian negotiator Hassan Asfour said they rejected the Israeli proposals and sought a yes to the American plan.
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Ballymoney firebomb case ties to sectarian clashes
A 23 year old man appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court charged with the murder of three Quinn brothers Richard 11 Mark 10 and Jason 9 in a July 12 arson attack during sectarian violence when Protestant marchers were halted near their Ballymoney home. Gilmour denied the charges and was ordered jailed pending an August court appearance.
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Ecstasy Fire Aboard Cruise Ship Near Miami Beach
Aboard the 10-deck Carnival ship Ecstasy, a fire broke out near shore leaving 2,575 passengers on deck in orange life vests. NTSB sent a 10-member team to investigate while 60 injured, many from smoke inhalation, and 11 hospitalized. Passengers recalled fear as the Mexico cruise turned smoky two miles from shore.
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Papua New Guinea Tsunami Death Toll Surges Across Coast
Prime Minister Bill Skate reports at least 1,200 killed with 6,000 missing after a tsunami along the northwestern coast. Relief coordinator Julian Yohrin warns rotting bodies contaminate water and disease could kill more survivors. Over 700 dead identified and buried. 2,527 found alive. 500 bodies afloat in sea and Sissano lagoon.
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U.S. Growth Slows Amid Asian Crisis and Slump Hinted
The U S economy, after a 54 percent quarterly surge, may have contracted in spring as strong consumer demand collides with Asia's financial crisis. The volatile mix pushes the trade deficit to record levels, prompting questions about Federal Reserve action. Sung Won Sohn of Norwest calls the economy on a rollercoaster ride and cites Asia’s contagion as a slowing force.
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Retired pilot claims missiles downed TWA 800
A retired Navy pilot and two former TWA pilots at a news conference alleged two missiles destroyed TWA Flight 800 near Long Island. They disputed FBI and NTSB findings that a fuel tank caused the 1996 crash killing 230 aboard.
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