Rafsanjani poised to win Iran presidency in historic vote
Parliament Speaker Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani led Iranians to the polls as the country voted for a new president amid a constitutional referendum. Officials extended voting hours and credited Rafsanjani with moderating influence and ties to Khomeini while signaling potential reforms to broaden presidential powers.
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Rail strike ends in Britain
The National Union of Railwaymen called off six one day stoppages across Britain and will continue talks next week to avoid further action on London’s subway. NUR leader Jimmy Knapp said the union backs accepting British Rail’s 8.8 percent pay rise, raising average weekly pay to 194 dollars, while suspending the strike for six months to settle issues like national pay bargaining with Acas and British Rail. The offer costs British Rail 265 million dollars, amid losses of 16 million per strike day.
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House passes defense bill with SDI program cuts
In a surprise vote sequence the House cut key strategic programs. The B-2 bomber, MX railmobile, Midgetman missiles, and Star Wars funding were reduced, with $100 million for Midgetman fully eliminated. Senate debate continued amid warnings of a conference showdown.
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Ethnic Russians end strike in Estonia
In Tallinn about 10 000 ethnic Russian workers suspended a five day strike and returned to work after a promise that their grievances over Estonia s nationalist drive will be studied. A labor commission will review demands on voting residency and Estonian language laws as Estonia moves toward economic autonomy from Moscow.
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Italy's Andreotti wins Senate confidence vote
In Rome Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti secured a Senate confidence vote as his five party coalition supported the 70 year old Christian Democrat government 187 to 117 with one abstention. The move ends a nine week crisis and clears the way for August vacations. In Tokyo Mitsuko Nakanishi the former geisha reacts to Sousuke Uno's resignation with tears of happiness saying Victory at last and likening her relief to an athlete's win.
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Thunderstorms Diminish After Severe Weather Across Northeast
Severe thunderstorms swept New York Vermont Massachusetts and Illinois before fading. In New York high winds toppled trees and power lines in Rensselaer while Pittsfield Massachusetts reported downed trees. Vermont saw dime-sized hail in Ira and 58 mph gusts in Milton. At O Hare Airport Illinois storms halted landings 6 to 7 30 pm causing 90 minute to 22 hour delays. United Airlines canceled 26 departures and 10 arrivals were diverted.
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Illinois forecast Mild with storms across state this week
Illinois forecast through Tuesday shows warm weather with a chance of thunderstorms Sunday statewide and Monday in the southern areas. Highs reach the 80s to mid 90s, with lows mainly in the 60s and 70s. Dixon reports a Thursday high of 91 and a low of 65, about 0.2 inch of rain expected. Illinois Lottery numbers: daily game 8-5-7, Pick Four 3-9-4-3, Lotto grand prize an estimated $6 million for Saturday.
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Commodity quotes from Nicor Today's noon trading
Live cattle and hog futures rise and fall across August October December contracts with grains and metals listed. Soybeans wheat corn meal oil cocoa sugar bonds oats gold cotton silver shown for September through December maturities and May 194.
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