Australia reassures safety of Sydney Olympics over reactor plot
Australian officials sought to calm fears of terrorism at the Sydney Games after New Zealand police uncovered a possible plan to attack the country’s nuclear reactor during an Auckland operation connected to a crime ring with Afghanistan links. Authorities stressed no direct threat and vowed strong security under NSW police, the military, and international intelligence.
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New Zealand
New South Wales
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Samaranch
Milton Cockburn
New South Wales Police
Nick Minchin
Auckland
Bill Bishop
King’s Son Renews Call for Conscience at Lincoln Memorial
The son of Martin Luther King Jr. addressed thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial, repeating the challenge to America’s conscience amid protests against racial profiling. The crowd fills the memorial steps as the appeal for civil rights and justice echoes through the nation.
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Martin Luther King Jr
America
Lincoln Memorial
Redeem the Dream echoes 1963 March on Washington rally
A Saturday rally on racial profiling and police brutality revived the 1963 March on Washington energy with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr and Martin Luther King III on stage. Speakers urged executive action and vows from Gore and Bush while victims like Abner Louima and Louisa pressed for equal justice and end to discrimination.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King III
al Sharpton
New York City
King
Clinton
Sharpton
al Gore
Texas
George W. Bush
Abner Louima
New York
Louisa
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Carol Taylor
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Coral Ridge
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Coralville
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American Express
Discover
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Diner’s Club
Crossroads Center
Waterloo
Ren, SA
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