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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1997
Page
3
Dawn Alford of the Daily Mirror and another reporter went to a London pub, bought about .07 ounces of hash for 16.70, and were arrested by Scotland Yard for possession after taking the drug to a police station. The 30-year-old was released and asked to return in February.
Leon White of Boulder Colorado was convicted in Kuwait of assaulting Bas sam al Othman a TV host who asked if matches were staged During a live interview White grabbed al Othman by the tie shoved him backward and hurled obscenities A 166 dollar fine was imposed and the maximum possible sentence was one year in prison al Athary said al Othman seeks 16670 in compensation and may pursue more
More than 3000 attend the burial of Northern Ireland's most notorious militant dubbed King Rat as shops close and flag flies at half staff. Separately in nearby towns loyalists and Catholics bid farewell to figures tied to the Maze Prison violence, amid ongoing sectarian tension and retaliatory killings. Thailand halts eight F A 18 jets payments amid currency crisis. Bangkok Post cites air force chief noting possible delays or resell options, tying to IMF bailout.
Cairo reports Ramadan start with grand mufti Nasr Farid announcing in Cairo. Clerics from Saudi Arabia to Qatar declare Ramadan begins today. Egyptians jammed phone lines as families shared greetings. The fast lasts from dawn to dusk to honor the Koran’s revelation 1,400 years ago.
The Washington Post reports that major foreign banks pledged support to South Korea boosting morale amid a deepening economic crisis. Banks may ease repayment schedules on billions in due loans as the won stabilizes, while unemployment could reach 1.3 million under IMF reform measures. Civil unrest fears rise as 23 death row prisoners are executed, the first since 1995, signaling deterrence amid a financial crisis and political transition.
Inmates at a southeastern Brazilian prison held more than 600 hostages after a two day standoff sparked by a botched escape. Prison officials say the inmates agreed to transfers to less crowded facilities and promise to release all hostages.
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