Mandela era ends as millions vote in South Africa
In Johannesburg and nationwide, millions line up for Africa's first post apartheid vote. The ANC looks set for another landslide as Thabo Mbeki awaits the presidency amid late polling issues and a new ballot counting method. No violence reported as security forces stay on alert.
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1983 Gunbattle Ends Tax Protester Gordon Kahl Standoff
Gordon Kahl, a militant tax protester linked to the slayings of two U.S. marshals in North Dakota, was killed in a gunbattle with law enforcement near Smithville Arkansas, ending a high profile manhunt.
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Storm capsizes 78 boats off southern England coast
A squall off Weymouth capsized 78 small Dart Catamarans during a sailing race, anxiously saving 156 sailors. One 37 year old woman was hospitalized for hypothermia as rescue crews and ten private boats joined the coast guard.
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London
Mark Way
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Way
Guerrillas reject Indian safe passage offer in Kashmir
Islamic guerrillas controlling Kargil frontline reject India’s offer of safe passage if they retreat to Pakistan. The United Jehad Council calls the area their homeland and accuses India of occupation. Pakistan denies backing while Vajpayee’s offer is dismissed as indigenous. India pursues ground and air operations 440 miles north of New Delhi.
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