Security Council sanctions hit Iraq over inspections
UN Security Council acts strongly after Iraq halted weapons inspections suspending periodic sanctions reviews, condemning Baghdad for August 5 refusal to cooperate. Refugees flee Kosovo as Serb assault drives thousands toward safety amid fears of massacre. US envoy Ross talks with Netanyahu on West Bank pullback prospects. Dissidents appeal to UN chief over beating in China. Cambodian protesters dispersed after police fire on peace march. student wounded.
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Spielberg lauds Legion award at convention
Steven Spielberg sent regrets and thanks as the American Legion honored him with the Spirit of Normandy award for Saving Private Ryan. He praised World War II as the defining event of the 20th century in a video message shown to veterans at the national convention.
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Memorial service in Nova Scotia for Swissair Flight 111 victims
Mourners read the names of 229 victims during a memorial at a school field in Indian Harbour Nova Scotia near the crash site. Leaders from Canada Switzerland and the US attended along with family members. Divers worked to recover the cockpit voice recorder as seas delayed search efforts.
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Yeltsin taps Primakov as prime minister in bid to calm parliament
Boris Yeltsin nominates Yevgeny Primakov for prime minister to head emergency efforts amid an economic crisis. He replaces Viktor Chernomyrdin after pressure from opposition and pro government leaders, with confirmation hearings planned for the weekend. Prime Minister designate Primakov is praised by Communist leader Zyuganov and others for credible leadership.
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Titanic tourists in submersible glimpse wreck off Newfoundland
Four tourists paid 32500 each to descend 2 1/2 miles to the Titanic wreck, emerging humbled by the sight of plates, beds, and scattered bottles. Brigitte Saar and Hendrik Hey followed in a second sub, as eight more dives are planned despite a court dispute over wreck rights.
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Frances churns off Texas coast with heavy rain ahead
Tropical Storm Frances churns offshore Texas with 45 mph winds and about 7 inches of rain already fallen. landfall expected near Brownsville in northern Mexico on Friday though path remains uncertain and predictions slow due to lack of steering winds.
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