North Korea faces famine as rains devastate crops
North Korea reports torrential rain hail and waves ruin 180000 acres of farmland and 42500 homes, threatening a 60 percent rice harvest. U N agencies seek 650000 tons aid before October. World Food Program donations reach over 30000 tons amid lingering famine. A U S delegation says up to two million may have died in three years.
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Bomb defused in Jakarta 50-story Wisna BM 46 tower
A small bomb found near a ground floor bathroom in Jakarta’s tallest Wisna BM 46 tower was defused by police. The device in a 4 by 8 inch box with a timer was set to explode later Friday. No group claimed responsibility. the building houses central bank operations and offices of about 100 Indonesian and foreign companies.
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Mexico City police raze illegal shanty town near farmland
In Mexico City hundreds of police and officials from Tlalpan razed an 80 acre shanty town, destroying 250 makeshift homes and forcing about 700 residents to flee. Residents say they legally bought plots for 800 to 1050 dollars and vow to contest the eviction.
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INLA declares truce after Omagh bombing shock
The Irish National Liberation Army announced a cease fire amid widespread anger over the Omagh car bombing that killed 28 people. Masses gathered across Ireland for tributes as leaders from Catholic and Protestant communities joined hands. Prime Minister Bertie Ahern called the INLA move hopeful but urged the Real IRA and Continuity IRA to end violence.
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Canadian man to be deported after living at Narita airport
Michael Omane a 38 year old Canadian living since May in a Narita passenger terminal faces deportation when his tourist visa expires Wednesday. He arrived on a one way ticket from Toronto on May 28 hoping friends would meet him and help him travel to Nigeria. Omane has stayed in the waiting area washing clothes with help from airport staff.
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