Cambodian police burn 3.6 tons of marijuana
Anti drug authorities in Cambodia burned 3.6 tons of marijuana Tuesday and pressed for a prompt trial of two Americans charged with drug trafficking. Joe Hardy and Michael Smith, both 46 and 40 from New York City, were arrested June 28 with four Thais in Cambodian waters. The marijuana carries a US street value of about $21 million. The case lacks a set trial date, but officials insist on swift proceedings to prevent potential bribery or delay.
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King Fahd Discharged After Gallbladder Surgery in Riyadh
Saudi king Fahd, in his mid-70s, left Riyadh hospital after gallbladder removal on August 12. TV footage showed him relaxed and greeting relatives and well-wishers, then departing by blue Mercedes. The health saga began with a July 1995 stroke and a brief power handover to Crown Prince Abdullah.
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Sperm clinic ruling clears Queensland facility on bias claims
The Queensland Court of Appeal ruled that a lesbian woman was not discriminated against when a sperm clinic refused insemination citing her sexual orientation. The decision overturned a January tribunal finding and upheld the clinic’s refusal as not based on preference. The clinic argued its screening reduced AIDS risk versus private donor sperm.
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Ruble slides past end-year limit as dollar demand surges
The ruble fell below the Bank of Russia’s end-year floor amid heavy demand for dollars as savers sought safety. Banks limited dollar cash, some refused withdrawals, and the stock market slid while officials warned against price gouging andchaosed to curb exchange point abuse.
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Congo capital Kinshasa under threat as rebels near
Gunfire rocked central Kinshasa as rebel forces closed in toward the capital. President Laurent Kabila's regime, amidst a power outage and mounting civilian strain, arrested Deputy Interior Minister Faustin Munene over alleged treason, later denying the charge and releasing him. Soldiers suffered wounds from front-line fighting about 125 miles away and received care as crowds donated blood.
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