Nikkei Surges 4.39 Percent After Yen Support Seen
Tokyo's main index rises sharply as a coordinated US Japan intervention bolsters the yen. The Nikkei 225 gains 646.16 points to close at 15,361.54 amid hopes of bottoming economic woes and stabilizing regional markets.
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Nigeria parties urge democratic reforms under new regime
In Abuja Nigeria five approved parties called on Gen Absalam Abubakar to end military meddling and push visible democratic reforms. They urged canceling local and regional election results from Abacha era after a meeting with the new leader.
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Nanny Woodward Returns Home Denying US Trial Flawed
Elton England Au pair Louise Woodward arrives back with her parents in Elton near Manchester declaring innocence after manslaughter conviction over infantMatthew Eappen. Supporters lined streets with ribbons while locals recall the 1997 case and await her next steps.
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Senate kills first teen smoking curb bill in Senate
The Senate defeated McCain's tobacco bill aimed at raising taxes and funding FDA regulation to curb teen smoking. Leaders vow to press the issue in the election year as Republicans lament bloated amendments and the bill’s loss becoming a campaign point.
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Weekend Weather Outlook for Sunny Hot Days
Extended through Monday, mostly sunny and hot with fair nights. Widely scattered afternoon storms expected each day. Lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s, highs from 90 to 100 degrees.
House votes to dump tax
The House approved a plan to eliminate much of the current tax code by 2003 if a simplified system is enacted by July 4, 2002. Senate leaders voiced concerns about sunsetting the code without an alternative, complicating passage.
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Aiken Standard Subscriptions and Contact Information Update
The notice lists office hours and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard, including switchboard, subscription lines, and editorial extensions. It provides publisher contact, mailing address, and delivery and subscription rates with service hours and problem reporting procedures.
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