Lebanese leader seeks U.S. help for big military buildup
President-elect Bashir Gemayel asks Washington to expand Lebanon’s army to 100000, create air and naval forces, and deploy troops in Beirut after Sept 23. He aims to disband militias, purchase their weapons, and require 18 months military service for graduates. Israel threatens actions amid regional tensions.
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Ex-con sought in triple murder on Main Line estate
An arrest warrant was issued for Roger Buehl of East Coventry in connection with the July 15 16 killings of aerospace pioneer Courtlandt Gross his wife Alexandra and housekeeper Catherine Vander Veur at their Villanova home. Montgomery County Judge Robert Johnson signed the warrant at the request of Lower Merion Township police who lead the investigation.
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Buffalo Courier-Express to cease publication in September
New York The Buffalo Courier-Express will stop printing on September 19 after Cowles Media Co owners announced the closure. The company reported losses exceeding 25 million dollars.
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Drug rules relaxed by FDA on drug information leaflets
The administration formally dropped a requirement that 10 popular prescription drugs including Valium and Darven be sold with patient leaflets detailing risks and proper use. Officials say voluntary industry programs will better inform consumers. The FDA suspended the program last year and proposed ending it in December, citing limitations and burdens on manufacturers.
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Arab leaders meet in secrecy to plot Middle East peace
World FEZ Morocco hosts a closed summit as Arab leaders convene to outline a potential peace strategy amid tensions in the region. King Hassan II opens proceedings warning against leaks while a tight guard surrounds the conference center.
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Hassan II
Two to be tried for murder in Ferrara death case
Robert Ferrara and Robin Arnold face murder charges in the death of Diane Dalia Ferrara formerly John Dalia. Jury selection expected to begin Thursday with the body found in the Hudson River last October after four gunshot wounds.
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U N chief warns of international anarchy amid peacekeeping concerns
United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar warned the world risks international anarchy as the U N sits on the sidelines in conflicts. He urged stronger roles for the Security Council member states and himself and criticized multinational forces outside the U N framework in Lebanon.
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Lebanon
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Portland adopts first in nation honor system for buses
Thousands of riders tested Portland’s mass transit shift to self service fare collection on Tuesday. Tri Met spent millions on French ticket gear and a public relations push as riders were urged to buy tickets at 100 outlets and validate on board.
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Indiana lawmaker Benjamin Jr. found dead at 47 in D.C.
Rep. Adam Benjamin Jr., 47, a Gary Indiana Democrat serving his third term, was found dead in his Capitol Hill apartment. An autopsy found no foul play but toxicology tests were pending. He had returned from recess to help his son enroll in private school. He was survived by wife Patricia Ann and three children.
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