Russian economy on mend as Bolshevik boosts output
In a cautious global mood, Russia shows signs of recovery as industrial production rose in 1997 and GDP edged higher. Bolshevik bakery, under new French management, reports 3 percent growth and plans 20 percent more output in 1998, while workers note improved quality and versatile production. Analysts warn recovery will be uneven across sectors.
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Israel Yet Again Hails Deal on Reform and Conservative Conversions
Israel’s chief rabbinate agreed that the state may recognize Reform and Conservative conversions for civil purposes, a first across the three streams. The pact, needing Knesset approval, leaves issues on marriage burial and local council inclusion unresolved, with Orthodox authorities cautioning it does not admit these conversions as Jewish law. Civil recognition would apply only to conversions performed in Israel and would stamp the conversion date on identity cards without distinguishing the conversion type.
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United States
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Temple bombing in Kandy leaves 11 dead at sacred site
Three suicide bombers drove a truck into the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy Sri Lanka and blew themselves up causing eight deaths and 23 injuries. Police and army recovered body parts as crowds mourned and rioting followed. The attack occurred ten days before Prince Charles visit for independence anniversary.
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Colombo
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Tight fit greets astronaut as he joins Mir mission
American astronaut Andrew Thomas moves onto Mir despite an ill fitting spacesuit. NASA and the Russian Space Agency clash over whether to keep him aboard and he faces a risky return plan via the Soyuz lifeboat if a proper suit cannot be found. Wolf’s suit is too large and Thomas cannot fit in his own.
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Endeavour
Mir
David Wolf
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