Biak Island hit hard as Indonesia quake toll rises
The magnitude 7 quake near Biak island on New Guinea’s northern coast killed 62 people and left 19 missing. Aftershocks up to 6.7 shook the area, injuring 50 and toppling hundreds of homes as tidal waves washed away 600 homes and damaged bridges. Authorities warned the death toll could climb while surveying remote villages.
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Oil-for-food talks with Iraq end without agreement
United Nations and Iraqi negotiators wrap two weeks of talks Sunday without reaching a deal to allow Iraq to sell oil to raise funds for food and medicine. Sanctions remain, with no date set for further talks, as U.S. and U.N. officials note Iraqi hardship under the embargo.
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Ruling party to push election year tax cuts plan
The National Party government unveiled a three year phased tax cut package starting July 1, with $4 billion annual cost when fully in place in 1999. It will raise after tax incomes for low and middle income families by 7.5 to 17 percent and cut the top of the 28 percent rate to 21 this year and 19.5 in 1997. Opposition calls it an election ride while the government cites budget surpluses from strict economic policy.
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Tunnel collapse probe explores negligence
In Furubira and Toyohama Tunnel disaster in Hokkaido, police began a probe into criminal negligence after a boulder the size of a 12 story building collapsed on Feb 10. About 20 people died. funeral services were held, and students observed a moment of silence. Authorities face criticism over the lengthy rescue and the time to confirm victims.
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