Multiple World News Briefs From AP Dispatch
Several brief items report key events: a 9th Circuit halt of Robert Alton Harris’s execution hours before scheduled death in San Quentin, claims a brother may have shot one of two San Diego teens. Solzhenitsyn allegedly burned in a 1971 poisoning attempt by KGB, with him later stating unclear cause. a Yemen hostage incident ends after a wait, Saudi relations strained. Benny Hill found dead at 67 after heart treatment, noted as Britain's early popular TV comic with wide international reach.
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Court to re examine Miranda ruling
The Supreme Court will hear Michigan arguments on restricting federal review of state court Miranda rulings. The case could limit when defendants can appeal Miranda rights violations and affect about 10,000 federal appeals annually.
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Grassley and team hold MIA talks in Cambodia
Sen Charles Grassley and four other U S senators met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to review progress on Americans missing in action from the Vietnam era. The delegation led by John Kerry plans to press for cooperation in accounting for more than 2 000 MIA, with Vietnam Laos and Cambodia on the 30 day search agenda.
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U N envoy seeks cease fire as Afghan capital besieged
UN special envoy Benon Sevan urges government and rebel chiefs to halt hostilities and allow safe passage for ousted President Najibullah. He notes a planned interim government but says Hezb e Islami may attack Kabul if surrendered in a week while Jamiat e Islami surrounds the city. The capital's 1.5 million residents fear infighting and a renewed civil war.
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Madonna signs 60 million Time Warner deal to form Maverick
Madonna inks seven year contract with Time Warner to create Maverick an entertainment company run by the singer and her manager The pact reportedly advances as much as 60 million and mirrors a Michael Jackson Sony deal The venture aims to blend art and commerce and to serve as an artistic think tank.
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Gasoline price jump in Moscow costs a week's salary
Moscow authorities raised gasoline prices fivefold causing the average Russian to spend about a week's earnings to fill a 10 gallon tank. Drivers queue for fuel as shortages persist and frustration grows over the price shock. Some workers consider moonlighting to cover costs.
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