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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2001
Page
3
General Pervez Musharraf announced via Independence Day speech that nationwide elections will be held October 1 to 11, 2002, as the final step on his road map to democracy. He pledged to reform the election commission, produce accurate polls, and seek constitutional changes to introduce checks and balances while maintaining civilian control under military supervision.
Officials report at least 15 wild elephants dead in northeastern India with eight in Nameri National Park, Assam, and seven in nearby forests. A team of veterinarians will conduct tests to identify the illness, which park staff suggest could be viral or bacterial.
Fourteen men were each given 80 lashes in Vall e Asr Square on Tuesday for drinking alcohol, watched by more than 1,000 spectators. The punishments, once rare, mark a sharp increase in recent weeks amid Iran’s social vice crackdown.
Turkish and Mongolian archaeologists found thousands of artifacts near a shrine believed to honor 8th century ruler Bilge Kaghan. The cache includes a gold crown with a bird motif, numerous gold pins, hooks, cups and bowls, and close to 2,000 silver ornaments with about 1,000 more in gold iron or bronze. The find site lies 270 miles west of Ulan Bator and dates to 716 734.
A Milan court ordered the release of three Americans and 17 Europeans arrested over violence tied to July's Group of Eight summit in Italy. Susanna Thomas and others face charges with up to 15 years in prison. Thomas urged political prisoners be freed and prepared to fly out of Italy. The Publix Theater group denies wrongdoing, saying props were for performances.
Rome AP reports accounts of stripped searches and beatings at Bolzaneto police garrison after raid on a school housing demonstrators. Detainees describe sleep deprivation, scarce food and water, and forced signings. Europe protests grow. US and Amnesty call for inquiry.
Seoul marks Korea liberation day with low key ceremonies as inter-Korean talks stall. Demonstrators clash with riot police in streets while North Korea, Russia, and China oppose Washington plans for a missile defense system. Pyongyang and Seoul mark anniversaries separately amid stalled talks and uncertain U S North Korea diplomacy.
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