Home of accused child killer torched
The home of a convicted child molester accused in the slayings of two girls was set afire reportedly by angry neighbors. Howard Steven Ault, arrested on charges he killed half-sisters Alicia Sybilla Jones and DeAnn Emerald Mu'min, faced no bond. Wreaths and flowers appeared by the fence as the community mourned the victims.
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Global grain outlook darkens amid stalled harvests and dwindling stocks
The piece notes a decade of flat grain output despite rising population, with FAO warning of a crisis. It cites a 75 percent production boost needed by 2025, fragile buffer stocks down to 27 million tons, and causes from Soviet collapse to fertilizer limits and water depletion. Lester Brown warns rebuilding stocks will grow harder each year.
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Refugees Return From Zaire War to Rwanda
Gisenyi Rwanda evacuee Baliguoma and wife plus 10 children walked 10 days through forests after fleeing Zaire battles between the Zairian army and rebel Tutsis. He saw at least 10 corpses on routes. Aid workers warn 1.1 million refugees risk starvation without immediate foreign intervention.
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Eoen
Army sex scandal shows culture of harassment persists
Washington reports the Army faces renewed scrutiny as four drill sergeants and a company commander are charged with misconduct including rape of female trainees at Aberdeen Maryland. A wider probe suspended 15 more drill sergeants and instructors with potential changes as it continues. Lawrence Korb criticizes lingering beliefs that combat is a male domain.
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Mladic Fired as Bosnian Serb Military Chief
Bosnian Serb Gen Ratko Mladic and his staff were removed from power amid international pressure over war crimes. The firing marks the first major Bosnian Serb personnel change since Karadzic’s resignation and signals a shift away from patron Milosevic as Biljana Plavsic cited global opposition to leadership tied to indictments.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Mladic
Radovan Karadzic
Slobodan Milosevic
Bilgana Plavsic
Tragic cyclone in India leaves vast toll and missing fishermen
As waters recede inKar unad a the cyclone’s aftermath unfolds with at least 1000 dead and many fishermen missing. Navy helicopters distribute relief as coast guard reports bodies near Kakinada and officials cite mechanized boats setting out before alerts.
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India
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Aiken Standard contact and subscription information
The notice lists office hours, switchboard numbers, editorial contacts, and publishing details for the Aiken Standard. It provides addresses in South Carolina, subscription rates, delivery expectations, and a help line for delivery problems.
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