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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1997
Page
2
President Hosni Mubarak summoned an emergency Cabinet meeting to draft a new security plan for Egypt's tourist sites following the massacre of 58 foreigners at a Pharaonic temple. The move aims to bolster protection for visitors and reassure international travellers.
Mubarak announced a security committee to supervise sites including the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor after six Islamic militants stormed the area Monday morning. They sprayed bullets at tourists, marking the deadliest strike in a five year campaign to topple the secular government amid rising violence. Over 1,000 people have been killed in the unrest as clashes with police continue.
In north western Rwanda at Giciye near Kigali nearly 300 people died as Hutu rebels attacked a prison. 200 rebels, 88 prisoners and two soldiers were killed. 93 prisoners escaped as about 1,500 rebels were repelled. Sporadic fighting continued through Wednesday night.
Jurors hear about Nichols as devoted father and successful businessman with a jokey side. Lana Padilla, his ex wife, testifies that he cried during testimony and left a sealed letter detailing how to divide his assets and belongings if he died. The letter also mentions a storage locker, life insurance, and plans for their son.
Baghdad announces acceptance of UN monitored inspection team after a three week standoff. Saddam Hussein agrees to readmit American inspectors under a Russia brokered deal, with Madeleine Albright noting no U.S. or UN concessions. Inspectors to return from Bahrain pending Iraqi foreign ministry letter.
Space Center Houston reports Columbia astronauts will delay releasing the Spartan solar observatory due to issues with another craft. The six crew began science experiments on their 16 day mission and tested the shuttle crane as they prepared for the satellite dispatch.
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