Germ war fears tied to cult after bacteria found
Police found lethal bacteria at the Aum Shinri Kyo compound amid reports the sect sought germ warfare topics and toxins. The group linked to the Tokyo subway nerve gas attack denies involvement as authorities raid properties and seize peptone and botulinum producing cultures.
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Guatemalan Colonel Denies CIA Killings Report
Guatemalan authorities questioned Col. Julio Roberto Alpirez who denied involvement in the killings of innkeeper Michael Devine and guerrilla leader Efrain Bamaca. Washington has yet to respond to evidence requests supporting a congressman's claim about the CIA-paid colonel.
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Egypt Moves to Halt Smuggling of Artifacts
In Cairo Culture Minister Farouk Hosni announced new security measures after Scotland Yard revealed a smuggling network had looted valuable artifacts. Corruption and lax security were cited as permits for plunder of Egypts ancient culture. In Plesetsk Russia launched an Israeli satellite but radio contact was lost before orbit, leaving scientists unable to reach the craft and two others aboard the Start rocket.
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