Gaza security official sentenced to death for slaying
Gaza Strip Palestinian military court sentenced a security official to death for involvement in a shootout that killed another security agent Capt. Rifat Joudeh in Rafah. Raed Attar shouted protest as he was led away. about 100 supporters and 300 riot police were present.
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Foes blamed for general kidnapping in Chechnya
Chechen President Aslan Maskhadov accused two warlords Shamil Basayev and Salman Raduyev of masterminding a general kidnapping to pull Russia into war. He ordered top police and security officials to plan action as armed gangs roam Chechnya. Separately in Belgrade, U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke met Slobodan Milosevic in Kosovo talks, warning of a NATO collision course while pushing for a peace plan.
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Mee receives Queen’s honor in nerve wracking ceremony
Roger Moore accepts the Commander of the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II, noting no rehearsal for the moment. Dustin Hoffman must pay 270000 in legal fees after a crossdressed image issue in a 1997 fashion layout. Princess Anne tours a disabled sports center in Tokyo during a four day visit meeting Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
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Iran leader Khatami seeks East West friendship in Italy visit
Iran President Mohammad Khatami arrives in Rome for a state visit aimed at forging a new detente with the West. He meets Prime Minister and plans an audience with the pope, signaling a shift toward rational, nonconfrontational relations and dialogue with Christian nations.
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Campaigns Build Momentum in Social Security Fight
President Clinton and Republicans push Social Security overhaul while labor civil rights and women’s groups mount big money campaigns. AFL-CIO conducts a 50 city rally tour and possible nationwide ads as firms back personal retirement accounts funded from payroll taxes.
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Dole forms exploratory committee to run for president
Elizabeth Dole joins the 2000 GOP race signaling a return to better governance. A TV ad accompanies her announcement as she moves toward the top tier of potential Republican contenders at a Des Moines rally.
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No Link Found Between Fat Diet and Breast Cancer
Chicago report says studies show no evidence that a high fat diet promotes breast cancer or that low fat foods protect against it. Experts urge accepting uncertainty while noting heart benefits of low fat diets. Dr. John Glaspy of UCLA commented.
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