World Roundup Mideast Strikes Force Militants From Bases
Reports say US led missile strikes on suspected terrorist training camps in Afghanistan pushed militants from camps about 90 miles southeast of Kabul while largely sparing surrounding villages. Guardian journalist Rahimullah Yousafzai described damaged huts and mosques but intact rural areas.
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Pope John Paul II honors Mother Teresa at St Peter's
In Vatican City Pope John Paul II led tributes calling Mother Teresa a gift from God as St. Peter's Square and Basilica hosted a memorial for the nun who served India's slums. In Calcutta thousands visited the Missionaries of Charity Mother House to lay flowers and pray on the first anniversary of her death.
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Swissair care team comforts Flight 111 families in Halifax
Swissair provides protective privacy and extensive aid for relatives of 229 killed when Flight 111 crashed off Nova Scotia. The airline offers planes, vans, police protection, and cash payments while officials emphasize compassionate care over publicity. A Philadelphia attorney contrasts Swissair with TWA’s response to Flight 800 victims.
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Potsie Ties Directing Shift From Acting
Anson Williams, known for Happy Days, moves to behind the camera with directing credits on Melrose Place Love Boat The Next Wave and The Net. He credits Ron Howard with shaping a concise style and urges minimal talking unless necessary. Nathan Lane defends his Encore Encore role amid backlash from some in the gay community saying he should avoid flamboyant gay parts.
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AirTran flight attendants approve four year contract
AirTran and its 500 flight attendants reached a four year pact on Saturday ending a possible walkout during Labor Day travel. Immediate 10 percent raise and 4 percent annual raises for five years were included, with attendants noting the agreement as a good first step.
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Barge Grounding Spills Gas and Oil in East River
A 456 foot barge Ocean States loaded with 3.5 million gallons of gasoline and 3.9 million gallons of heating oil ran aground in the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn. The spill prompted waterway closure while Coast Guard crews used booms and skimmers to remove oil and allow evaporation of fuel. No injuries reported.
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