Heards to sue Texas A and M over bonfire collapse
The Heards, whose son Christopher died in the 59 foot bonfire collapse, plan to seek legislative permission to sue Texas A&M for negligence. They claim to have been ignored by university officials as they pursue compensation and emotional restitution. The case follows a formal panel finding lax supervision by A M officials.
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Barak and Arafat discuss revived security ties amid clashes
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat spoke by phone with Russia as mediator for the first time in weeks. They agreed to renew low level security coordination and reopen liaison offices, but deadly clashes with five Palestinians and two Israelis killed plus rocket attacks soon undermined the momentum.
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Canadian police arrest key figure in China's biggest corruption case
Lai Changxing and Tsang Mingna were detained in Vancouver on immigration warrants after a year on the run. The Yuanhua Group allegedly smuggled cars oil cigarettes and other goods worth 6.4 billion into China with 3.6 billion in lost duties. Chinese courts earlier sentenced 11 to death in Fujian. A refugee board hearing will decide custody.
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Romania faces leftward swing in presidential and parliamentary vote
Polls show Ion Iliescu led left wing to win the presidency and a potential majority in the 486 seat parliament. Inflation near 40 percent and unemployment around 11 percent threaten reforms and foreign investment as 23 million Romanians seek higher living standards.
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