Leaders shift focus from economy to crises at summit
At a three day gathering of wealthy nations, leaders abandoned talks on Asia’s turmoil and unemployment to confront Indonesia’s riots and a possible South Asian nuclear race. Clinton urged restraint in Indonesia while a consensus grew for a statement urging India and Pakistan to curb nuclear ambitions and sign major treaties.
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Hoboken Mourns Its Most Famous Son Frank Sinatra
Hoboken residents mourn the death of Frank Sinatra at 82 from a heart attack in Los Angeles. Locals recall his impact on the city with quotes about putting Hoboken on the map and memories at Piccolo's Clam Bar and Leo's Grandevous. The Voice expressed by the community marks a lasting sorrow.
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India declares itself a nuclear weapons state
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee said India can build a big bomb and join the United States and other powers. Official transcript revisions followed, with India stressing capacity rather than possession. World powers imposed economic sanctions after five nuclear tests earlier in the week amid defiant statements.
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Rioters Kill Hundreds as Jakarta Riots Spread Destruction
Rioting in Jakarta leaves at least 230 dead as mobs burn four shopping malls. Troops patrol in APCs after police killings sparked days of violence. President Suharto orders 10 000 troops and reverses price hikes while foreigners flee.
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Lawmakers question Chung ties to 1996 election aid
Congressional leaders voiced concerns after Chung statements to prosecutors suggesting China sought to influence the 1996 presidential election. Rep. Dan Burton and Newt Gingrich cited possible links between contributions and missile technology transfers to China. Prosecutors say Chung spoke of about 300000 dollars from a Chinese aerospace official. In Denver, prosecutors requested lifting a media ban tied to the Oklahoma City bombing probe.
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National roundup: Therapist probation in sex assault case
Hartford report says hospital worker will not serve jail time after a para lyzed patient identified her attacker by blinking. James Duke, 42, East Windsor, pleaded no contest to two counts of sexual assault and faces 10 years probation at July sentencing.
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