Barry seeks to sever new charges in cocaine case
Washington Mayor Marion Barry asks to sever six new drug charges from eight filed earlier claiming insufficient time to prepare for a June 4 trial. His lawyers say lateness of the new charges and lack of disclosed details impair defense. Indicted May 11 on conspiracy and five cocaine possession counts. six new charges added to eight from February 15, with all 14 to be tried June 4.
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Acne drug Accutane shown to slow mouth and throat cancer growth
A study reports Accutane significantly blocks new tumor growth in patients treated for smoking related cancer of the mouth and throat. Despite initial removal by surgery and radiation, recurrence elsewhere in the throat and lungs remains a risk.
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Washington
Fatal Kashmir funeral procession riot leaves 41 dead
Security forces fired on a crowd of about 100000 mourners in Srinagar as they carried the body of a Muslim leader. Officials say 41 died and 300 were wounded in the incident, with details provided by unnamed sources.
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Yemen Union Plan Moves Toward Unified Republic
North Yemen and socialist South Yemen renew steps toward merger after parliament approves Saleh plan. San a serves as capital of the newly named Yemen Republic as search and relief operate for a ship sinking off East Kalimantan with 130 dead or missing and 56 bodies recovered.
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U.S. agrees to pay Noriega defense tab
The United States will cover Manuel Noriega’s defense costs after defense lawyers threatened to withdraw. The deal frees money from about 27 Noriega accounts valued at roughly $20 million. Prosecutors acknowledged secret payoffs from U.S. agencies, with a court hearing set for Thursday.
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Muppet Creator Jim Henson Remembered With Dixieland Tribute
Friends and family gathered at St John the Divine for a New York memorial honoring Jim Henson. The service mixed Dixieland music with Muppet reminiscences as John Belafonte and others joined Frank Oz in celebrating the puppeteer who died at 53 from pneumonia.
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New York Times
NEW York
Jim Henson
St. John the Divine
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Bush to renew MFN trade status for China
President Bush plans to notify Congress of renewing most favoured nation trade status for China amid ongoing U S concerns over human rights. Officials said announcement may follow a GOP leadership meeting and could be delayed. sanctions such as World Bank loan limits, halted military sales, and export controls remain in place.
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Romanian election results face critical questions abroad
Observers from several countries disputed Romania's Sunday vote as the first free election in over half a century. The White House called the balloting free and enthusiastic, while European groups warned of coercion and intimidation in rural areas. With ~25 percent of votes counted, Ion Iliescu and the National Salvation Front led, about 89 percent of tallied votes and 70 percent of seats projected.
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Science teacher charged in administrator’s death
Centerville Tennessee police say science teacher Donald Givens planned an explosion at Hickman County High School before Assistant Principal Ron Wallace was shot. Givens is jailed without bond on murder and arson charges after allegedly igniting a fire in the school.
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