Vietnamese Party Founder Le Duc Tho Dies in Hanoi
Le Duc Tho co founder of the Vietnamese Communist Party and 1973 Paris Peace Talks figure died in Hanoi at 79 official accounts said. He shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Kissinger but refused the award claiming peace not achieved. He had been hospitalized since April after treatment in Paris.
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Cambodia
Twelve killed in Sri Lanka gun battle and ambush
Five villagers died in a gun battle as government troops tried to free arrested rebels in Attapallam village Ampara district. Five Tamil rebel captives were killed escaping. Two rebels fled. a soldier was later shot dead in Batticaloa. Since 1983 the conflict has claimed about 14,000 lives.
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Abortion Rights On Ballot In Two States
Nevada voters will decide to preserve abortion rights with a direct vote on the laws while Oregon voters face Measure 8 banning abortion with narrow exceptions and Measure 10 requiring parental notice for minors. The measures are backed by pro choice and pro life coalitions respectively.
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Aiken Standard Classified Display and Delivery Rates
Contact numbers for classified and display ads are listed along with news idea line. Subscription rates shown for 3 6 and 12 months. The Aiken Standard, ISSN 0893 2557, is published by Aiken Communications Inc. in Aiken South Carolina with mailing details and address changes.
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Egypt Holds State Funerals for Slain Leaders in Cairo
Egypt mourns Rifaat el Mahgoub and four security guards killed in an ambush with state ceremonies in Cairo Nasr City. Mubarak leads about 1,000 mourners as suspicion falls on Iraqi agents or Egyptian extremists tied to Abu Nidal.
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Mubarak
Hassan Abu-Basha
Al-Ahram
Fatah Revolutionary Council
Abu Nidal
Kuwaitis in exile condemn Iraqi occupation at Jiddah gathering
In Jiddah, Kuwait’s ruling family led more than 1,000 exiles in a three day conference condemning the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah voiced unity against Baghdad and pledged democracy after liberation while crown prince Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah promised reforms and popular participation. Outside, youths waved banners urging Kuwait’s liberation.
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Baghdad
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Sheik Saad
Conference Palace
General Aoun Surrenders to Syrian backed government
Beiruts 15 year civil war nears end as rebel Christian General Michel Aoun surrenders after eight hour assault. He fled to the French embassy and ordered troops to surrender to President Elias Hrawis government. France granted asylum. At least 100 Lebanese killed and 750 wounded in the bombardment and ground fight.
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Mandela Intervenes to Ease Soweto Riot Clash
Nelson Mandela rushed to Elkah Stadium in Soweto as police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at about 700 youths marching on a police station. Five injured, Mandela secured release of 32 detainees and urged calm while promising next weekend's protest.
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South Africa
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Mosquito Outbreak Disrupts Florida Life and Tourism
An outbreak of St Louis encephalitis forces Floridians to alter plans from homecoming dances to trick or treating. Disney World boosts mosquito control as parks shorten water shows and close venues early while industry officials report cautious travel. Authorities stress calm, noting the risk remains low but real in a tourist peak season.
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