Yeltsin in government clinic as he recovers
Boris Yeltsin works on documents and recovers from a viral infection at a government clinic. Officials insist he remains in full control of the government. First Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Chubais says no major decision can occur without his input, while spokesman Sergei Yastrzhembsky notes the president’s condition is unchanged and normal temperature. The main plan is to get well, ITAR-TASS reports.
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Mass cremation clears Bangkok cemetery of unclaimed dead
In Samut Sakhon Bangkok a benevolent Chinese association staged a mass cremation for 21 347 unclaimed bodies over ten days. Firecrackers echoed as piles of bones burned while 2 000 worshipers prayed and offered food and scented water. Coins from mouths were removed before cremation.
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Donors pledge billions for Palestinian infrastructure aid
International donors directed 750 million to build roads schools and other projects in the West Bank and Gaza with 150 million more in private investment promised. The Palestinian Authority awaits 1.8 billion remaining of a 3.6 billion pledge from Oslo era donors. UNICEF warns malnutrition kills 6 to 7 million children yearly and affects one in four US children under 12.
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Albright ends African tour with drought aid pledge
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright capped a week in Africa by urging reform and understanding. She stood with Zimbabwe's Mugabe amid protests over taxes and land reform, announced $1 million for drought resistant crops, and said $200,000 would fund a program to bring local lawmakers to Washington to observe democracy.
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Carlos the Jackal lawyers quit trial in Paris
Ilich Ramirez Sanchez known as Carlos the Jackal denounced his murder prosecution as a Zionist plot and accused the CIA and Mossad of killings as his defense team quit in protest. A new lawyer was appointed as three lawyers walked out after the court refused a further investigation into alleged CIA and Mossad roles.
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Farrakhan cancels stop in Jerusalem
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan surprised Israel by arriving for a visit and ending it after canceling a planned Jerusalem stop. The tour spans Israel Iraq Libya Iran China North Korea and Cuba with U.S. officials calling it unhelpful. Israel offered no official contact as Farrakhan entered via the Allenby Bridge and was escorted by Palestinian Authority officials.
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