World health to improve with longer life expectancy in 2025
The World Health Organization forecasts higher life expectancy in 2025 with Iceland Italy Japan and Sweden leading at about 82 for newborns. Americans born in 2025 may reach 80, while Sierra Leone babies average 51. The director general notes healthier longevity despite aging populations. In Sarno Italy a landslide kills 124 in six days as rescue workers search for missing buried victims.
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Filipinos vote for new president in high turnout
Filipinos cast ballots on a presidential race led by former movie star Joseph Estrada with 17 510 positions at stake nationwide and results not expected for about two weeks amid heavy turnout and fewer violence reports.
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Adams takes Sinn Fein into uncharted territory
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams says the party now accepts governing Northern Ireland within the Belfast Assembly after a 331 to 19 vote endorsing the peace accord. The move ends the party's boycott of the Northern Ireland government and signals a pivotal shift in the province's political landscape.
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Airlines rush 737s back in air after grounding
Washington aircraft inspections resume as FAA broadens emergency probe. United Airlines cancels 54 Sunday flights to inspect 18 affected 737s while Southwest Airlines, with 35 such planes, completes checks in teams. Passengers report smooth rebookings and rapid returns to service despite disruptions.
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SBC Ameritech merger to form national telecom powerhouse
SBC Communications Inc plans to acquire Ameritech Corp in a stock swap valued at about 55 billion dollars. The deal would create a nationwide telecom powerhouse and rival to AT&T WorldCom after its MCI takeover. FCC Chairman Bill Kennard confirmed the talks while boards reportedly approved the deal. The combined firm would likely assume Ameritech’s name.
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Democrats seek showdown over Burton ousting in Congress
House Democrats threaten a vote to oust Rep. Dan Burton if GOP leaders do not remove him first. Dick Gephardt pushes for Gingrich to step aside from investigations amid Burton’s attacks on Clinton and release of Hubbell tapes.
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Aiken Standard Publication and Subscription Rates
The Aiken Standard, established 1867 and published weekdays afternoons and weekends, lists delivery options and pricing for HOME DELIVERY COUNTY MAIL and OTHER MAIL. Rates include $9.30 monthly, $27.90 quarterly, $111.60 yearly for home delivery and similar terms for other mail, with advance payments available.
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