Diana crash bodyguard claims decoy tactic used
The surviving bodyguard testifies to a Paris judge that Diana’s companion called in the off duty security guard driving the night of the fatal crash. The driver Henri Paul was reportedly legally drunk as Diana and Dodi Fayed died in a Paris tunnel on August 31. Paul acted as decoy while a Mercedes sped from the back, attempting to mislead photographers.
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Samper Eyes UN Address Amid Senate Drug Scandal
Colombia's President Ernesto Samper again pursues an international image boost as he prepares to speak at the United Nations on drugs while a Senate vote threatens to bar Cali cartel bosses from a U.S. court. Samper departs for New York after a US visa dispute shadowed his trip.
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Nike cuts ties with four Indonesian factories over wage and condition violations
Nike, facing labor criticism, dropped four Indonesian contractors after refusing to meet a 10.7 percent wage rise to 72.30 dollars per month. Seyon, a supplier of specialty gloves, was singled out while Nike defends that abuses are rare. Andrew Young led an Asia plant tour amid protests from labor advocates.
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Analysts blame Congress for IRS shortfalls in tax code
Analysts say the IRS is hamstrung by a Congress that rewrites tax laws and creates a burdensome system. The Senate Finance Committee hears three days of sessions on abusive collection practices with whistleblower testimonies expected later in the week. Treasury Secretary Rubin voiced regret and urged corrective action from the IRS.
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Briton urges U S to honor Clinton UN debt pledge
At the United Nations General Assembly Britain's foreign secretary Robin Cook calls on the United States to settle its arrears to the UN. He notes Clinton’s pledge to pay off most arrears and fully finance the U S assessment in future years. Other speakers include officials from Russia Japan the Netherlands and Nigeria.
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Mother jailed for beating death of adopted son
Renee Poireis was sentenced to 22 years in prison for beating her 2-year-old Russian adopted son, David, to death with wooden spoons and a rubber spatula after Feb 1996 abuse. Police report details include broken spoons found with a bloodied diaper and the boy dying three hours later at a hospital.
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FDA ready to approve thalidomide for leprosy inflammation
The FDA is set to approve thalidomide to treat severe inflammation in leprosy patients once Celgene meets final conditions including strict usage limits. Thalidomide, infamous for birth defects in 12,000 babies, was banned worldwide 35 years ago after being sold as a sedative for pregnant women in 48 countries but never in the United States.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Info
The notice lists office hours and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard. It provides subscription rates for home delivery, county mail, and other options, with delivery expectations and customer service hours. It also notes publisher contact and mailing addresses for subscriptions and changes.
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