25 Apr 2000
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 2000
Page
1
Florida officials halted the space shuttle Atlantis liftoff as winds gusted to 23 mph, exceeding the 17 mph crosswind limit. The countdown neared nine minutes with a 2:52 p.m. temp window. fuel considerations shortened the launch window to conserve energy for a station repair mission.
Twenty hostages including foreigners were abducted by masked gunmen at Sipadan Island resort in eastern Malaysia. Philippine rebels claimed responsibility, but officials expressed skepticism. An American couple escaped by hiding in bushes after being forced to swim to boats. Hostages include two French, three Germans, two South Africans, two Finns, one Lebanese, a Filipino worker and nine Malaysians. Philippine and Malaysian navies coordinate the rescue as authorities target the attackers’ location. Rebels in Basilan shelled camps while demanding freedom for three Arab suspects in U.S. jails.
United Nations discussions focus on amending the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty as Secretary General Annan warns that defenses could trigger a new arms race. Madeleine Albright argues for limited defenses and warns of North Korea threats while Clinton seeks Russian cooperation at talks in Geneva.
The Supreme Court weighs Nebraska's partial birth abortion ban as allies of both sides court the justices. Carhart challenges the ban arguing it would bar a second trimester procedure and threaten broader abortion rights. The case revisits Roe v. Wade precedents and tests state regulation against women's rights.
The Three Tenors Luciano Pavarotti Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo played Mandalay Bay Las Vegas before 11000 fans. They sang from Le Cid Tosca Maria Tonight Moon River with the Glendale Symphony Orchestra under Marco Armillato. Tickets ranged 95 to 900, marking their only West Coast show this year.
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