South Africa installs first black military leader Nyanda
Former anti apartheid guerrilla Gen. Siphiwe Nyanda becomes head of South Africa's military at a Pretoria ceremony. He received a ceremonial sword as jets and helicopters roared overhead. Nyanda addressed President Mandela and dignitaries, urging reconciliation and reassuring white soldiers their roles remain important.
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NATO calls for adherence to NPT amid Pakistan India nuclear tests
NATO and 28 partners condemned Pakistan's nuclear tests and urged both nations to honor the Nonproliferation Treaty. Ukraine's Tarasyuk warned the tests could heighten tensions and fuel a costly regional arms race.
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Lewinsky’s bookstore subpoenaed by Starr
In Washington Bill Kramer announced he would contest Ken Starr’s subpoena seeking Monica Lewinsky book purchases. The case has drawn librarian protests and mixed legal opinion on bookstore privacy under criminal investigation of President Clinton.
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Japan jobless rate hits record 4.1 percent in April
The government reported Japan's unemployment at 4.1 percent in April the highest since 1953 amid declines in manufacturing and construction. Analysts warn of a recession as construction orders fell 15.1 percent, prompting calls for quicker fiscal stimulus to bolster consumer spending.
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Yomiuri
Viagra enrages romance ends as palimony suit filed
Garden City woman Roberta Burke 61 sues Francis Bernardo 70 for 2 million after alleging Viagra use spurred infidelity and the end of their 10 year relationship. Lawyer Dominic Barbara says Bernardo dates many women and recently had a quadruple bypass. Bernardo served in New Jersey where he has a new girlfriend.
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Convicted burglar indicted in 92 road rage killing
New York authorities indict Bruce Warren, a 48 year old burglar, for the 1992 Christmas Day road rage shooting that killed Pamela Mascaro and wounded her husband John as their child Holly aged three watched. Warren faces murder and related charges after an apparent act of rage following a minor traffic dispute.
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Escapee faked injury to aid jail cellmate escape faces 11 year sentence
In Marion County West Virginia Corey Clayton, 21, pleaded guilty to attempted escape after using strawberry Kool-Aid to stage a bleeding ear. The plan allowed cellmate Jennifer Lockwood Kerns to escape from the Marion County Jail during a New Year theft. Clayton must serve this sentence after five to 18 years for kidnapping and robbing a girl. Clayton and Lockwood Kerns climbed through a hole in the shower ceiling using a broom.
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