Bishops Say Condoms Could Help Inform AIDS Fight
U S Catholic bishops in a February-issue statement acknowledge some ignore church teachings on sexuality and recommend informing the public how condoms may reduce AIDS spread. They stop short of promoting prophylactics, call for compassion for AIDS victims, and urge non discrimination by medical workers, funeral directors, and landlords.
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Washington
U.S
U.S. Catholic Conference
Carl Eifert
United States
Prisoners Escape by Helicopter From Gartree Prison
Two inmates fled Gartree Prison in Leicestershire by helicopter while others blocked guards. Identified as Sydney Draper and John Kendall, the escape marks a potential UK first in helicopter prison breaks.
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London
English Midlands
Gartree
Leicestershire
Britain
Home Office
Sydney Draper
John Kendall
Florida lawmakers kill 5 percent services tax
Florida legislators agreed to repeal the 5 percent tax on professional services starting Jan 1. To cover the deficit they will raise the state sales tax from 5 to 6 percent. The move aims to quell voter and advertiser backlash against Governor Martinez.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
Bob Martinez
Ceremony marks Andersons 1000th day as hostage
In a Capitol Hill ceremony on International Human Rights Day supporters mark Terry Andersons 1000th day in captivity in Lebanon. The AP chief Middle East correspondent was kidnapped March 16, 1985, by Islamic Jihad factions. relatives, officials, and journalists attend.
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Terry Anderson
Lebanon
Capitol Hill
Iowa State University
United Nations
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Peggy Say
Anderson
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State Department
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Ireland
Phyllis Kaminsky
U.N. Information Office
Javier Perez de Cuellar
U.N
No Greater Love
Journalists Committee
Middle East
Associated Press
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