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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2000
Page
6
Thousands marched through Freetown denouncing rebels led by Foday Sankoh and calling for the release of hundreds of UN staff held captive. Britain began sending troops to evacuate citizens as UN and RUF leaders seek calm after clashes.
Tamil Tiger rebels offered a temporary cease-fire to allow evacuation of 40,000 government troops from Jaffna, but officials said the plan would be rejected. The offer demanded surrender of the city of 500,000 to avert a bloodbath, though President Chandrika Kumaratunga supports peace talks but rejects concessions on sovereignty.
CAMP ZEIST Netherlands AP A Scottish police officer Douglas Roxburgh testified about concerns over missing evidence early in the Pan Am 103 bombing investigation. The fourth day of trial of Abdel Basset Ali al Megrahi and Lamen Khalifa Fhimah notes murders of 270 people who died when a New York bound Boeing 747 exploded over Lockerbie Scotland on December 21 1988.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat failed to bridge large gaps in talks on a final peace framework in Ramallah. They may miss the May 13 target but aim to complete a full accord by September 13, with discussions on Jerusalem, borders, and a West Bank pullback continuing.
A 16 year old Perry Hill boy disappeared after being tugged under by a current while swimming with a 13 year old friend along Tail Race Canal near US 52. Police and Berkeley County Rescue Squad searched waters below Dennis C. Bishop Bridge Sunday night. The boy’s name was not released on Sunday.
A Rock Hill man, Taplin Lynn Walden, 31, was charged with kidnapping a 15 year old girl whose body later surfaced at Lake Wylie. Witnesses saw the girl dragged from a Rock Hill apartment and put into a car. Walden was arrested after police traced the car’s license plate. Neighbors noted Walden worked with his live in boyfriend at Mundy Construction Co.
Investigators raided an apartment in Manila's Pandacan district with a search warrant and seized computer magazines diskettes and other equipment. The man returned denied involvement and was questioned while a woman remained the focus of the probe amid debate over a suitable computer crime law.
Stephen King strode unaided to the stage at Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan to read a short story at The New Yorker Festival. He described his return as “nice to be here” and said he is still hobbling with injuries from the June crash, undergoing rehab with cane assistance.
In Columbia about 1,600 Republican delegates decide if party Chairman Henry McMaster remains or challenger Karen Dawson takes over. Dawson cites fund raising and renewed energy. McMaster touts gains from a strong presidential primary.
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