Protests by Raitt Crow over Tibetan scholar case in China
Bonny Raitt Sheryl Crow and 10 others urge Vice President Gore to press China for Ngawang Choephel release after the Tibetan musician was sentenced to 18 years. Milarepa Fund released the letter in Beijing. Choephel, 30, taught music in exile and studied at Middlebury College.
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Israelis mourn crash victims in Lebanon border disaster
Israel observes day of mourning for 73 soldiers killed when two CH 53 Sikorsky helicopters collided near the Lebanon border in rain and fog. Flags half staff, entertainment venues close, and the nation debates Lebanon policy as Netanyahu insists on steadfast defense and a path to peace.
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Grandson of Lawrence couple among 73 killed in Israeli crash
Dotan Cohen, 21, grandson of Lawrence locals Herman and Selma Cohen, was among 73 Israelis killed when two military helicopters collided over northern Galilee. His aunt Barbara Oxman, a former Lawrence resident, confirms his existence on the helicopter. Funeral planned Friday in Israel with memorials to donor’s chosen charity.
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Cohen) Oxman
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Belgrade protesters press for democracy after Milosevic concession
On the 78th day of marches in Belgrade, 12,000 opposition supporters from Zajedno demonstrated while 20,000 students urged firing of the Belgrade University rector and punishment for election fraud. Milosevic's wife led the ruling Yugoslav United Left warning more police action if protests continue. The EU urged dialogue and further democratization.
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