World clashes and riots spark deadly confrontations in Indonesia
Mobs attacked Chinese owned shops in northern Indonesia for a second day as riot police killed two protesters. In Lhokseumawe inmates rioted and 90 fled a prison amid widespread unrest. Separately Japan protested North Korea's missile launch, while Vietnamese-Americans were freed in Bangkok. Flooding from Yangtze levee breaches displaced 96,000 plus. Typhoon Rex rains hit Japan with 16 killed and 46 injured.
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Wounded leaders seek fragile progress at Moscow summit
In Moscow, battered U S and Russian presidents Clinton and Yeltsin pressed a summit hopeful of limited gains. They exchanged gestures of friendship as a first outcome emerged a pledge to cut plutonium stockpiles from dismantled missiles and other cordial acts marked the meeting.
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Lott critics Clinton censure as ineffective
Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott said censure does not accomplish anything after President Clinton admitted to an improper relationship with Monica Lewinsky. He stressed the need to review any report from Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr before deciding next steps.
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Vandross courted by new fan in nine million mansion
Luther Vandross, 47, says he seeks permanent companionship, calling his love life nonexistent though he is rich and famous. He discusses his loneliness in People magazine and notes four reasons he isn’t worried about finding a partner. Kevin Bacon to host The Guitar Show on AMEM Radio Networks saying he is excited to interview idols like Eddie Van Halen and Brian May.
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Gore backers worry about fund raising and impact
Democratic activists say Vice President Al Gore won t be tainted by the Monica Lewinsky affair but warn a new special prosecutor or a souring economy could hurt his presidential ambitions. Jim Ruvolo of Toledo notes the Lewinsky matter is personal and stresses economy effects.
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26 Homes Destroyed in Riverside County Fire
A fast moving 5 000 acre blaze in Juniper Flats Riverside County burned 26 houses and mobile homes with no injuries reported. Residents Ethel and Don Mier described escaping as brush ignited near their home.
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Ban on assisted death by own action starts today
Michigan's ban on assist ed death by own action takes effect today with a potential repeal on the November ballot. Gov. Engler signed the law in July making aiding a death by own action a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Kevorkian said he will continue practice regardless of the law. Bargain-hunters growing scarce as global economy falters.
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