IMF lowers growth outlook as world economy to pick up
The IMF trimmed 1986 and 1987 growth forecasts for the United States and major industrial nations while forecasting a pickup in activity. U.S. output seen rising 3.5 percent in 1987, with broader global growth around 3.1 percent. The fund expects a later recovery despite cautious resistance to aggressive rate cuts from Germany and Japan. Banking talks on a Mexico rescue proceed amid global lending pressures.
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Arkansas teen narrates nightmare after DWI manslaughter
Shannon O'Dell, 16, freed after 40 days of a seven year sentence for two alcohol related manslaughters, speaks to a church group about her crash. She vows to prevent others from drinking and driving and notes the fatalities of Kelley Yancey and Michelle Thompson. She must give monthly talks and follow strict release conditions.
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Abu Nidal on the move amid U S pressure says Israeli expert
Israeli expert Yossi Melman reports Abu Nidal has decamped from Libya and is shuttle trading among Arab capitals. He cites ties to East European services and notes the group may still field 150 to 200 active members and has been blamed for dozens of attacks and two major recent incidents in Karachi and Istanbul.
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Vermont ERA campaign may be last gasp
Vermont voters decide on November 4 whether to add an equal rights amendment to the state constitution. Supporters frame it as equality. opponents tie it to gay and abortion rights and family decline. A Vermont victory could revive the federal ERA, while defeat might end the movement locally and nationally.
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West German bid to stop 27000 asylum seekers from reaching Berlin
Bonn reports a diplomatic push to halt 27000 refugees who left Istanbul by bus bound for East Berlin aiming to reach West Berlin before tighter East German transit rules take effect. Officials say many are Iranians and Turks seeking asylum amid rising asylum claims this year.
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