Briefs from around the world flash crises and politics
In Egypt a bus carrying four British tourists was fired upon injuring several and killing one. the attack marks a rise in violence tied to extremists aiming to topple Egypt’s secular government. In New Hampshire Vice President Al Gore campaigns with Democrats, stressing his separate stance from Bill Clinton. In Chicago four boys under 14 face rape charges of a 10 year old at a juvenile center. In Hyderabad explosions at a firecracker warehouse killed at least 10 and caused major damage. In Abidjan human rights advocates accuse Nigerias military government of killings and rapes urging a weapon sales ban.
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Sri Lankan presidential hopeful killed in Colombo bombing
A suicide bombing at a rally outside Colombo killed opposition candidate Gamini Dissanayake and about 50 others, including party leaders. Talks with Tamil Tigers were halted. election date for November 9 was postponed as emergency cabinet convened.
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Five Seoul city workers arrested over bridge collapse
Prosecutors arrest five members of Seoul’s construction office for failing to repair the Songsu bridge and concealing repair needs. Other city officials and the bridge's builders are being questioned as the death toll reaches 32 with divers still searching the Han River.
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South Korea
Kim Young-sam
Lee Young-duk
National Assembly
Yeoh Yong-won
Songsu
Han River
Aristide to name moderate as Haiti's prime minister
President Aristide plans to appoint Smarck Michel a 57 year old moderate businessman as prime minister replacing the radical front runner Claudette Werleig h. The move aims to reassure business leaders and voters wary of Aristide's return.
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Rockets Kill Six in Kabul Amid Intensified Fighting
Rockets struck central Kabul killing six as fighting among Islamic groups intensified. Officials say at least 61 have died in three days with around 200 wounded. The capital endures heavy rocketing since Friday as power struggles continue in Afghanistan.
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Clinton defends Social Security stance after leak
President Clinton rejected the significance of a White House budget memo that hinted at entitlement cuts and tax hikes. He said no Social Security cuts and that Medicare savings should fund health care. He challenged Newt Gingrich to promise the same.
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Fed rate hike may be bigger than feared
Washington analysts suggest the Fed could raise short term rates more than the prior half point forecast for the November FOMC meeting. Optimistic consumers surge in malls and car showrooms while the housing market stays resilient despite higher mortgage costs. Michael Evans of a Boca Raton forecasting service says three quarters of a point could occur and might still not derail growth. The Fed has lifted rates five times since February.
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