Bermudians reject independence in referendum
Bermudians voted 3 to 1 against independence from Britain and Premier John Swan promised to resign after the pro independence bid failed. Final counts show 74 percent against and 26 percent in favor with all 22,236 ballots tallied. Swan, United Bermuda Party leader for nearly 14 years, said he would step down as premier once a successor is chosen.
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Women overworked worldwide study says U N ranks nations
A U N Human Development Report finds women face overwork, low pay, and lack of recognition even in egalitarian nations. Canada leads the regular index, the United States rises to second, Japan holds third, Niger ranks last among 174 nations.
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China conducts second underground nuke test in three months
China detonated an underground nuclear device, its second test in three months, drawing immediate protests from Japan and a regional group of 15 nations. Leaders in Australia and New Zealand voiced strong concern, while Beijing defended the test as self defense. magnitude was put at 5.6 at Lop Nor.
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Samper declares 90 day state of emergency in Colombia
President Ernesto Samper declares a 90 day state of emergency to curb a violent wave that has killed nearly 20,000 this year. Cabinet approves the move granting lawmaking power without Congress and restricting press freedom. Botero arrest and cartel funding allegations frame a charged political scandal. Conservative Party stays in coalition.
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Five climbers feared dead in K2 avalanche
An avalanche on K2 swept at least five climbers to their deaths or made them missing. Among the feared dead is Alison Hargreaves, the first woman to solo Everest. Also missing are Rob Slater of Colorado Jeff Lakes of Canada and two Spaniards. Nazir Sabir, an organizer, said five to seven climbers were caught above 26,400 feet. U.S. officials confirmed Slater is missing. others’ identities were not disclosed.
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