Foreign reporters barred from Tibet amid riot claims
Chinese officials barred foreign reporters from entering Tibet and state media cited a police officer alleging foreign tourists were among rioters in pro-independence protests. The move follows the expulsion of 14 Western journalists who covered Lhasa clashes in which at least 16 people died. An unnamed officer said over 50 foreign tourists were seen among rioters attacking a police station on October 1.
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Goiania Cesium Disaster Spreads Severe Radiation
In Goiania Brazil health officials scramble to contain cesium 137 radiation after a 500 pound capsule found in a junkyard spread illness to 40 people. Police seek owners of a demolished Radiation Center as cases include 6 year old niece, serious condition in Rio de Janeiro hospital.
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Loch Ness expedition nets new sonar contact in depths
Loch Ness researchers on Operation Deepscan report a fresh large object contact at 623 feet as 20 boats and four support craft scan Loch Ness while Nessie remains unseen. Tourists gather along the shore for the second day of the largest scientific expedition to probe the murky waters.
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Missile Crisis Forum at Harvard Probes Cold War Secrets
Cambridge AP Former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara opens a three day forum at Harvard Kennedy School to reexamine the Cuban missile crisis with U S and Soviet insiders. He notes he learned this year of U S military actions during the crisis that he believes the Soviets knew about.
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Firing Squads Reported for Hashemi Allies in Iran
Tehran Radio, monitored in Nicosia, says Reza Moradi and Fathollah Mohammed Kazemzade were executed by firing squad at dawn in Tehran's Evin prison. The same day confirms Mehdi Hashemi, 46, was executed for plotting against the regime.
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Peacekeepers Killed as Sri Lanka Turmoil Escalates
Two Indian peacekeeping soldiers died and four were wounded in clashes with Tamil militants amid renewed attacks on Sinhalese areas. Separately, Sinhalese villagers abducted 25 Tamils in Pulumalai, as India reinforced its 10,000 troops to uphold a four-year peace accord amid rising casualties and violence.
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Shaw F-16 crashes in Black Sea near Turkey
An F-16C from Shaw Air Force Base crashed into the Black Sea near Turkey early Saturday. The pilot 1st Lt. Robert Becker Jr. of Walla Walla Washington ejected and was examined by doctors in good condition.
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Jackson Declares Second Bid for White House in South
Jesse Jackson launched his 1988 presidential bid from the South promising bold leadership and a new direction. He argued the Reagan era misprioritizes values while praising America, and pledged a disciplined campaign with broad black support. He also plans a trip to visit U.S. servicemen in the Persian Gulf.
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Reagan Pleased Bork Chooses To Fight For Supreme Court
President Reagan said he would have accepted Judge Robert H. Bork's withdrawal request but was glad Bork chose to continue. Reagan described the deliberations behind closed doors and recalled Bork's soul-searching visit to Camp David as the nomination faced partisan opposition. Senator George Mitchell sharpened the Democratic stance, predicting a majority vote against confirmation.
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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Guerrilla Bases Near Syria Border
Israeli jets bombed guerrilla bases near the Syrian border in Lebanon while southward Palestinians seized three villages near militia lines. A car bomb in Tripoli killed three and injured two as police tallied-year tolls from raids.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Classified Contact Info
This notice lists contact numbers for subscriptions and classified ads at the Aiken Standard. It includes office hours, address at 124 Rutland Drive, mailing address P O Box 456, and subscription rates with payment instructions.
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Emergency numbers from Aiken Standard service list
Emergency contacts for North Augusta Fire and Police and local agencies include Sheriff and volunteer fire departments. Address and publication details of The Aiken Standard are listed with P O Box and street address in Aiken South Carolina.
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