Pope recalls Sarajevo trip as war makes city a cemetery
Pope John Paul II told an audience at St. Peter's Square that Sarajevo has become a city of cemeteries and a symbol of Europe’s crisis. He recalled graves from the stadium Mass during his visit and renewed his call for peace in the Balkans and worldwide, thanking Sarajevo authorities for hospitality.
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Fire kills 12 at Mea Culpa topless bar in Amarante
In Amarante Portugal twelve people died when three masked gunmen burst into the Mea Culpa topless bar and set it ablaze with gasoline. Fourteen others were injured including a patron shot in the back. Eight of the dead were women. Motive unknown amid reported hate mail to bar hosts and local friction with nearby clubs. Police did not rule out possible motives. The attack occurred just before 4 a.m. as about 30 people were inside.
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Earhart follower stops in Greece during world tour
Linda Finch, 46, following Amelia Earhart, lands in Athens with a restored Lockheed Electra 10E for a two day stopover after a five hour flight from Tunis. She and navigator Peter Cousins plan to fly to Luxor on Friday, continuing the March 17 departure from Oakland that echoed Earhart’s 1937 departure.
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Greece uses smiles to lure back tourists in slump
Greece fights a tourism downturn with a billboard push showing grinning faces and a health and economy message. Critics warn of a fragile image, price gouging complaints, and safety concerns as ASTA ranks Greece lower for 1997 bookings and favored destinations.
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Japan to press criminal charges against nuclear agency Donen
Japan seeks criminal charges against Donen the Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corp for falsifying a government report on the March 11 Ibaraki plant fire. The action highlights growing calls for reform after radiation exposure of 37 workers and related cover ups. Prime Minister Hashimoto vowed a thorough investigation and discipline.
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TV helps Germans protest poor service on TV shows
Berlin reports that new German consumer TV programs like That's Enough Now and Not With Me push back against bad service and bureaucracy. Unemployed Irene Theiss recounts a faulty steering issue after a 1988 Peugot purchase, and host Vera Int-Veen presses firms to reimburse. Public officials cite rising consumer awareness and a trend toward improved service, noting a 90 minute weekday and 2 hour Saturday extension to store hours despite union opposition.
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