Russia launches Soyuz rocket with biology gear for orbit
Russia ferries a Soyuz booster carrying monkeys insects plants cell and tissue cultures and equipment for radiation research into orbit. Cosmonauts Anatoly Solovyov and Sergei Avdeyev, five months aboard Mir, reported in good condition after routine medical exams. In New Zealand a pod of 63 pilot whales stranded at Taupata Beach near Farewell Spit as rescuers faced grim odds ahead of the high tide.
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Brazilian soap star Daniella Perez killed by co star
In Rio de Janeiro the popular soap actress Daniella Perez was stabbed to death by Guilherme de Padua, her on screen jealous boyfriend, 15 times. Police say de Padua confessed at a precinct after TV footage showed him in tears.
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US and Russia finalizing START 2 treaty in Geneva
The United States and Russia agreed on a treaty to sharply cut their nuclear arsenals and set plans for a January summit between Presidents Bush and Yeltsin. Eagleburger and Kozyrev wrapped up talks after meetings in Geneva with Bush uninformed due to hunting in Texas. Details on SS-18 silos and B-1 bomber counting remain unresolved.
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Lebanon rejects joint aid for deportees amid Gaza pressure
The Lebanese government rejected an Israeli plan to allow Red Cross convoys to reach about 415 Palestinians stranded in southern Lebanon after forcible deportations. Foreign Minister Shimon Peres signaled a possible Israeli approval if Lebanon avoids political use of the issue and extends help. Red Cross in Geneva condemned Beirut’s stance as a missed chance.
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U S Troops Crack Down in Mogadishu Ahead of Bush Visit
U S forces moved into Mogadishu and launched a crackdown on violence in the capital's northern sector as Bush prepared to visit. Leaflets warned clans and gunmen against looting while weapons would be seized. Diplomats cited a warlord in Kismayu ordering door to door killings to solidify control before the arrival of troops.
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One Killed in Bomb Blast Near Marine Barracks
Two bombs struck hotels housing U S Marines in Aden Yemen on Tuesday killing one civilian and injuring eight while the Pentagon said no U S personnel were harmed. U S forces in Yemen operated with limited details.
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Collor resigns as Brazil's president after impeachment vote
President Fernando Collor de Mello resigned Tuesday minutes after the Senate began to try him on corruption charges. Acting President Itamar Franco assumed the presidency for two years. Franco pledged growth and stability while keeping free market policies and normalizing relations with lenders.
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Serb radicals push out Yugoslav federal prime minister
Ultranationalist Serb factions win a no confidence vote to oust Milan Panic the California millionaire from the federal prime ministership. Panic’s fate follows a decisive parliamentary majority amid Montenegro’s shift to hard line nationalist support. Panic hinted resignation after loss to Slobodan Milosevic in the republic presidency race.
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