Peru's New Leader Takes Office Amid Reform Push
Alberto Fujimori, 52, sworn in as Peru's president vowing dialogue with rebels and fairer treatment for the poor. He attacks corruption, seeks faster growth, simpler taxes, reduced state role, and stronger anti narcotics stance while pledging to unite a nation beset by inflation and poverty.
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Medellin Police Killed As Medellin Cartel Declares Truce
Gunmen killed four police officers in Medellin as the Extraditables cartel announced a unilateral cease-fire. The statement cited retaliation for police actions and claimed 215 police deaths this year, while police warned of staged violence and a bomb injuring five near a police post.
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Balloonist 72 Flies From Seat Of Pants At Balloon Championship
BATON ROUGE, La. AP Balloon pilot James Johnson 72 is the oldest entrant at the 1990 U S National Hot Air Balloon championship, ending Sunday. He flies in a chair under a multicolored balloon named Wallaby, seeking a lighter feel than a wicker basket. Johnson started ballooning at 60 and draws attention as a star wherever he goes.
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