Libyan Defendants Blame Palestinians in Lockerbie Trial
The Lockerbie bombing trial of Libyans Abdel Basset Ali al Megrahi and Lamen Khalifa Fhimah opened after years of delay. Prosecutors showed a video of Pan Am 103’s final seconds while defense claims point to Palestinian militant groups as responsible. Relatives sobbed as court heard seatings and charges of 259 aboard and 11 on the ground.
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Twain Wins Entertainer of the Year at ACM Awards
Shania Twain named entertainer of the year at the 35th Academy of Country Music Awards in Universal City California. The Dixie Chicks won group and album prizes for Fly while Lonestar's Amazed took best song and single. Dolly Parton hosted the CBS telecast and showed off a sequined gown.
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Albright criticizes diplomatic staff over security breaches
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright sternly rebuked the 22 000 member diplomatic corps for a wave of security lapses including the January disappearance of a laptop with top secret arms control data. Some staff countered that aides to Albright and Clinton appointees ignore rules. House committees plan hearings with Albright invited to testify.
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Hastert Outlines Tax Cuts and Budget Goals
House Speaker Dennis Hastert told fellow Republicans he aims to pass several tax cuts and complete all 13 annual spending bills by August. He advocated a prescription drug benefit for the elderly, estate tax relief, repeal of the 3 percent telecom tax, and expanded IRA contributions, while agreeing to some Democratic priorities.
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