Unclear debris slows aid as ECOMOG faces Sierra Leone hurdles
Relief workers report debris delays hampering operations as a Nigeri a led West African force ECOMOG presses relief efforts. U N officials say aid groups must surrender satellite phones and radios by Friday afternoon to the force, amid ongoing chaos and reported casualties.
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Massive protest rocks Greek cities over education reform
More than 30,000 demonstrators blocked Athènes streets and hurled fire bombs at buildings as teachers students and parents protested education reform. At least five arrests were reported during one demonstration as about 600 of 3140 schools remained occupied. Similar disturbances occurred nationwide and New Democracy filed a motion to oust the education minister.
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United States Names Saddam Fees for Funding Iraqi Opposition
The Clinton administration designated seven Iraqi opposition groups as eligible for military aid under the Iraq Liberation Act, totaling 97 million dollars. Key groups include the Iraqi National Congress led by Ahmed Chalabi, two Kurdish militias, Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Masud Barzani, Patriotic Union of Kurdistan led by Jalal Talabani, and a constitutional monarchists group led by Sharif Hussein. the move aims to unify factions while avoiding risky armed support.
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Russia disputes U S charges over Iran weapon claims
Moscow rejects U S allegations that Russian research institutes aided Iran's weapons programs. President Yeltsin aides say documents are lacking and Russia's security services found no supporting evidence. Parliament calls sanctions illegal and groundless, urging retaliation.
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Italian lottery scam shakes Milan as children linked to plot
Italian authorities uncover a six year fraud involving the Milan lottery with tax inspectors and a Bari gang. Nine arrested including three tax officials and extortion suspects. smoother numbers and child drawers tipped the plot. Police seized about 1.2 million dollars in winnings.
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Kosovo clashes kill at least 15 Albanian rebels
In Kosovo, Serb forces launched an assault around Stimlje near Pristina killing at least 15 Albanian rebels in three villages. A cease-fire monitor and translator were shot, marking a dangerous blow to international observers.
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Lake Lovemaking fair aims for older adults in Finland village
In Kutemajärvi, a resort town nicknamed Lake Lovemaking, organizers plan a one day sex fair on August 7 to honor International Year of Older Persons. The event targets people 45 and up with a forest trail and barns filled with hay for intimate encounters, framed as a positive, open discussion of sex.
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