Moravia, Italian Author, Dies of Heart Attack at 82
Rome mourns Alberto Moravia, renowned writer censored by fascist and Vatican authorities, who died of a heart attack at his home at 82. His The Woman of Rome and La Romana brought world fame, and his works were translated widely into major languages.
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Cheney announces plan to pull 40000 U.S. troops from Europe
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney says 40000 troops will be drawn from Europe starting next month with units inactivated and personnel reassigned. The move, made with NATO in mind, aims to adapt to changing security needs and reduced defense budgets.
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Soviets approve freedom of conscience law in religious purge era
The Soviet legislature passed a freedom of conscience law ending decades of religious repression as worshippers flock to churches. Leaders like Mikhail Kulakov of the Seventh-day Adventists say the measure helps religious activities, legalizes groups, and allows private study at home and in private schools.
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Bikerbank terrorizes Israel as string of heists continues
The so called Bikerbank robs a Tel Aviv bank wearing a crash helmet and escapes on a red Suzuki motorcycle. He has committed 19 bank robberies in 21 months across 12 towns, totaling about $150000, with one fingerprint. Police head detective Shogun faces pressure while suspects mount.
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Zimbabwe healer drowns during tribal cleansing at dam
Lovemore Mpofu a 40 year old traditional healer drowned during a cleansing ceremony at a dam in southwest Zimbabwe followers believed his breathing powers kept him under water for 48 hours. They danced on the banks awaiting his return and suspected he was killed by a mermaid in the dam.
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Riots spread in India over jobs plan protests
Demonstrators clash with police in northern cities as 34 people die in days of unrest over Prime Minister V. P. Singh's 50 percent government job quotas for low caste Hindus. Police fire on crowds. curfews imposed. army deployed in Delhi. a student immolates himself in protest. Singh defends policy while student groups demand his resignation and talks.
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Bush to Join World Summit for Children
United Nations Childrens Fund head James Grant cites 40 000 child deaths daily from preventable causes as world leaders gather at U N Headquarters to approve a declaration prioritizing children. The plan targets infant mortality, family planning access, prenatal care, immunization, and reduction of measles deaths. Only 43 nations have ratified the convention, the United States has yet to ratify.
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