Tropical storm Chataan batters Japan prompting mass evacuations
Tropical Storm Chataan battered southern Japan causing 15000 residents in Ogaki and surrounding areas to evacuate after rivers overflowed. A 13 year old boy Dai Shuto died after being swept into a river while playing near a riverbank. A rockslide in Taiwan also crushed a tour bus as two other storms moved through the region.
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Senate votes to jail corporate crooks
The Senate approved harsh penalties for securities fraud as part of an accounting oversight bill. It includes 10 year prison terms for fraud, protections for whistleblowers, and tougher penalties for CEOs and CFOs certifying false reports. The move aims to bolster investor confidence amid widespread accounting scandals.
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Watchdog sues Cheney and Halliburton over accounting fraud
Judicial Watch files a Dallas federal suit against Vice President Dick Cheney and Halliburton Co alleging inflated revenue by 445 million dollars from 1999 through 2001. Arthur Andersen named in the suit for aiding the scheme. Cheney, Halliburton former chief executive, is cited for involvement during 1995 to 2000.
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U S backs one year ban on peacekeeper probes at UN
The United States proposes a 12 month exemption from investigation or prosecution of peacekeepers by the new war crimes tribunal. Negropante circulated the draft to the Security Council as allies and others urged stronger immunity. Debate showed broad concern over potential abuse while U S negotiators warned of fragile peacekeeping credibility.
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