Pope John Paul II appeals for reconciliation in Egypt Mass
Pope John Paul II urges Christian unity during a papal Mass in Cairo to tens of thousands. He suggests discussing the papal primacy with other denominations and joins a multifaith prayer service at the New Cathedral of Our Lady of Egypt. He calls for faster theological talks and better meetings between Catholics and Orthodox Copts.
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Russian TV airs grisly Chechnya atrocity footage
AP reports German station N 24 provided video of a pit burial with bound bodies and a truck dragging a body. Russia calls it propaganda while officials dispute findings. Clinton said the reports are troubling and international inspection may be needed.
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Britain Embraces Metric System Amid Bitter Public Backlash
Brits endure EU driven change to metric measurements with fines for retailers who refuse to convert. Imperial units vanish from packaging as 800 year old standards yield to kilos and liters. Some shopkeepers resist while others push back, calling Brussels mandate bureaucratic overreach.
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L A officer apologizes in corruption case
Rafael Perez the former Los Angeles police officer apologized before a five year prison sentence after admitting to stealing cocaine and framing suspects He described a descent from idealism to corruption and urged rookies to avoid becoming monsters He aided investigations in a plea bargain granting immunity for other crimes.
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Bus bombing in Philippines kills 26 near Ozamis port
A bomb planted on a crowded ferry bus exploded near Ozamis port in Pangil Bay killing 26 and injuring many as passengers jumped into the sea. A second blast on a separate Super Fire Express bus wounded several others.
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