Patterson chosen as Jamaica's new prime minister
Former Finance Minister P J Patterson wins the People’s National Party leadership vote by at least a 2 to 1 margin among about 3 200 delegates. He vows no radical change, will be sworn in Monday, as Jamaica battles currency weakness and rising prices under economic reforms. Portia Simpson backs party unity after a strong campaign.
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Doctor and filmmaker plan Alps Caucasus Almasty expedition
Dr Marie-Jeanne Koffmann and filmmaker Sylvain Pallix join forces to mount a summer hunt for the Almasty, the Snowman of the Caucasus. Coppens endorses the project as they seek sponsors for a $1.8 million search with initial funding secured.
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Almasty
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Mount Mercy Player Coaches Activities For Disabled Athletes
Tony is a math and computer science major and point guard at Mount Mercy. He works at Hennessey Rec Center on campus and coaches sports activities for handicapped children and adults at a city recreation center. The transfer to Mount Mercy promises a four year degree.
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Mount Mercy
Hennessey Rec Center
Moldova declares emergency amid Trans-Dniester clashes
Moldova's president Mircea Snegur imposed a state of emergency after weeks of fighting in Trans-Dniester. He ordered police and troops to liquidate armed formations and pledged to prosecute separatist leaders. Trans-Dniester declared its own emergency as clashes were reported in Dubossary and other areas.
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Moldova
Mircea Snegur
Trans- Dniester Republic
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Trans-Dniester
Igor Smirnov
Dubossary
Ukraine
Serb Army Warns of Strong Response in Bosnia Crisis
The Yugoslav Serb led federal army warned in Belgrade it would react forcefully to further attacks as ethnic violence escalates in Bosnia Herzegovina. The region sees Muslims, Serbs and Croats in a widening civil war amid political moves over a decentralization plan.
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Serbian Democratic Party
Pope urges church to welcome divorced Catholics
Pope John Paul II told visiting French bishops the church should offer spiritual help to Catholics who are divorced and remarried while reaffirming that such individuals cannot receive Communion. He urged pastors to welcome people in irregular situations but within church law and teaching. The bishops noted the speech echoes a 1984 family document and contrasts with the church's usual focus on marriage sanctity.
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