Cerro Negro eruption in Nicaragua sparks emergency state
The Cerro Negro volcano near Leon erupts early Friday with lava flows and ash clouds reaching 3 000 feet. The eruption injures at least 20 from collapsing roofs while 6 150 residents are displaced and aid requests go out to the international community.
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Doctors probe mystery illness among soldiers
About 100 Army reservists from the 123rd Army Reserve Command at Fort Benjamin Harrison were tested by Walter Reed doctors as a mystery illness with symptoms such as hair loss fatigue and gum pain emerged after return from the Persian Gulf War. Officials say no proven Gulf connection yet.
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Jeffersonville
Major appoints liberal shift as he forms new Cabinet
Prime Minister John Major unveils a 22 member cabinet including two women Virginia Bottomley and Gillian Shephard. Malcolm Rifkind becomes defense secretary and Kenneth Clarke is home secretary. Douglas Hurd remains foreign secretary. Norman Lamont stays chancellor amid ongoing recession pressures.
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Britain
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IRA Claims Bombing in London Financial District
The IRA claimed responsibility for a van planted bomb in London's financial district killing three and injuring over ninety. Police called it a major terrorist act with the group promising more attacks until British troops withdraw from Northern Ireland.
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