Hunger Crisis Explodes in Haiti Land Dispute Clash
Haitian peasants demanding reform clashed with landowners backed forces near Jean Rabel, leaving dozens dead and many wounded. Reports say Tontons Macoutes aided attackers as roads to the town were blocked and hospitals lacked supplies.
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Port-Au-Prince
Haiti
Jean Rabel
Jean- Claude Duvalier
Tontons Macoutes
Radio Haiti Inter
Radio Soleil
Radio Antilles
Port-de- Paix
Our Lady of Peace Hospital
Tatars Demonstrate in Red Square Demanding Return to Crimea
More than 500 Crimean Tatars gathered in Red Square chanting for the right to return to Crimea. They waved banners calling for democracy and openness and sought an audience with Mikhail S. Gorbachev, signaling a rare public protest under his tolerance policy. The event lacked police response and was not covered by official media.
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Moscow
Red Square
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Ukraine
Crimean Peninsula
Kremlin
Gorbachev
14 Vehicle Pileup Kills Four In Louisiana I-10 Crash
A tractor trailer hit a car on Interstate 10 near Vinton Louisiana sparking a 14 vehicle pileup that killed four people and injured 19. Smoke from a nearby fire drifted into the westbound lane causing traffic to slow and a chain reaction.
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Vinton
Interstate 10
Russell Hammond
West Calcasieu Parish
Sulphur
Gwen Clifton
County Budget Fights Highlight Sessions And Cuts
The County Council debates budget woes and the need for more work sessions. Members criticize meeting frequency while noting revenue losses from federal and state sources. After cuts, a $75,000 contingency remains as officials warn limited funds for requests.
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Lower
Savannah
Water restrictions ease as two new wells come online
City officials expect relief by September with two new wells at Town Creek and Silver Bluff Road to meet rising demand. North Augusta and nearby towns report no restrictions while Breezy Hill customers remain on warning and advised to curb outdoor watering until rain improves supplies.
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LeDuc
Town Creek
Silver Bluff Road
North Augusta
New Ellenton
Jackson
Wagener
Salley
Joel Batson
Batson
Valley Public Service Authority
Clearwater Water and Sewer District
Security Federal unveils Ultimate Convertible Mortgage Loan
Joe Miano promotes a new loan featuring an initial rate of 8.25 percent with a 1 percent annual cap and 12.875 percent life cap. Convertible to a fixed rate within five years for a small fee, with assumed loan option for qualified buyers.
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Joe Miano
Security Federal
U.S. Treasury
Neighborhood Security Federal
Whiskey Road
Aiken
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