Honecker resigns as East Germany leader amid protests
East German leader Erich Honecker resigned citing health reasons after a surge in protests and mass emigration. Egon Krenz was named his successor as party chief and head of government, with Honecker stating illness after gall bladder surgery justified stepping down. President Bush commented on possible openness, noting it was early to say.
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NASA worm incident raises cyber security alarms
A European hacker gained access to a NASA network and planted a worm across a university and government computer system. NASA officials say the program is designed to deliver an anti nuclear message and would not affect the Atlantis shuttle launch to Jupiter. The worm self replicates through computer memory and lines, potentially destroying data. Security researchers believe the worm is benign and conveys an anti nuke message.
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Hungary approves constitution to anchor parliamentary democracy
Hungary's Parliament approved a revised constitution replacing the 1949 Stalinist charter. The 330 to 5 vote with eight abstentions sets Hungary as a republic, ends dictatorship of the proletariat, and signals a shift to multiparty rule and a market-oriented economy. Presidential election date is set for November 26.
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Housing starts drop in September to 1.26 million
The Commerce Department reports a 5.2 percent decline in September housing starts, led by decreases in the South and West, marking the lowest pace since October 1982 at 1.26 million annualized starts versus August's 1.33 million. UNESCO defers Palestine membership vote, seeks US Britain support.
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Thatcher Rejects Tough South Africa Sanctions Call
In Kuala Lumpur Britain’s Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher refused to join Commonwealth leaders calling for stiffer sanctions on South Africa to end apartheid, insisting measures would be utterly irresponsible. Meanwhile Emeka Anyaoku won the race to become Commonwealth secretary general, defeating Malcolm Fraser in a secret ballot.
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Waldheim Cleared of Nazi War Crimes Link to Britons
London reports say Austrian President Kurt Waldheim was not responsible for Nazi crimes against over 80 British servicemen. Defense Ministry cites 1988 probe finding he as a junior officer knew of captures but could not influence the outcome. Waldheim says the conclusions satisfy him.
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Cooler wake of fronts bring rain and cold across regions
Scattered rain hit the mid Atlantic and Southwest while snow fell in the Rockies and the Midwest faced freezing temperatures. The National Weather Service warned of flood risks in Jackson Kentucky after the Kentucky River overflowed. A flood watch was issued for the Williamson and Guyandotte rivers in West Virginia. The cold front from New England to the Mississippi Valley brought showers to Mississippi Georgia and Florida with 60s to 70s in many areas but 15 to 20 degrees below normal in the Midwest.
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Illinois weekend forecast and lottery results from Chicago
Extended Illinois forecast through Sunday forecasts a warming trend with highs in the 50s Friday and weekend highs in the 60s. Lows range from upper 20s to lower 30s, with colder north and warmer south. Lottery numbers drawn Tuesday include 3 6 3 for the daily game and 4 9 5 3 for Pick Four. estimated Lottoland prize for Saturday at 6 million dollars.
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Commodity quotes and futures from Mer chants Trading Co
Noon quotes cover cattle hogs pork bellies feeder cattle and grains with futures in Oct Dec Feb Apr Nov May July and Sept. notes include soybeans corn wheat soybean meal soybean oil cocoa sugar oats gold cotton and silver markets.
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