Global India targets infiltrators in Kashmir air strikes
India and Pakistan traded charges as Indian air force jets and helicopters attacked suspected guerrillas in Kashmir, asserting strikes on Afghan mercenaries. Pakistan warned of a potential response amid the region’s rising tensions after nuclear tests last year. NATO launched extensive airstrikes in Kosovo, hitting military targets around Pristina and Novi Sad as mediators prepared for talks. A tabloid printed a photo of Sophie Rhys Jones, prompting Buckingham Palace to call it premeditated cruelty. Grenada officials discussed humane whale killings as the International Whaling Commission debated methods to reduce whale suffering.
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Climbers split on Mallory Everest summit claim in Nepal
A 10 member team retraced Mallory Irvine route on Everest and found British climber George Mallory’s body at a high altitude while Irvine remains missing. Eric Simonson, leader from Ashford Washington, said the team was lucky to be at the right place. Despite the find, climbers remain divided over whether Mallory and Irvine reached the summit in 1924.
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Greek diplomat presses 48 hour pause to end Kosovo crisis
Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou seeks a 48 hour halt in NATO bombing to urge Milosevic toward a settlement. He briefs U S officials including Madeleine Albright while stressing allied unity and a diplomatic path amid NATO’s third month of strikes. Papandreou aims to calm Milosevic and secure withdrawal of Serb troops under international peacekeepers.
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Chinese view US as hostile after NATO Belgrade bombing
In Beijing reactions to the May 7 NATO embassy bombing and a US China espionage report vary. Some say all nations spy, others doubt US laxity. A worker, Wang Jing, ties the embassy attack to US hostility and notes ongoing unrest among Chinese street protests.
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Turner No Plans for President Run Says Wife Blocking
Ted Turner said he would not run for president saying wife Jane Fonda would leave him if he did. He added he is only 60 and lacks the energy for such a job, noting his mileage and doubts about pursuing the White House. Meanwhile Sammy Sosa plans a restaurant venture with Michael Jordan’s group, aiming for September or October after his Slammin’ Sammy Cereal. He is currently second in NL with 15 homers and hit 64 last year.
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Gates welcome Rory John Gates to the family
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Melinda Gates welcomed their second child, Rory John Gates, born Sunday. The couple already has a 3 year old daughter and plan time off while Gates helps at home.
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Orangeburg man dies after silo fall at dog food plant
Orangeburg resident Alvin Thomas, 42, died after falling into a silo at Doane Products in Orangeburg around 10 a.m. Tuesday. He was rescued and rushed to Calhoun Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. A separate report notes a cheese recall linked to Listeria that may affect South Carolina.
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Myrtle Beach flags clash over POW/MIA banner ban
Myrtle Beach code inspectors order Rainbow House Bistro owner Linda Robertson to remove a POW/MIA flag claiming it violates the city sign ordinance which bans corporate flags in the district. The city has issued 90 sign violation warnings since April 1, amid a broader crackdown on wind devices and banners.
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