28 Jan 1997
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1997
Page
1
More than 100,000 people marched in Belgrade in a religious procession led by Patriarch Pavle, signaling anti-government sentiment after weeks of protests. Riot police withdrew to permit the Orthodox leader to pass through the city, as demonstrators opposed Milosevic following the annulment of local election victories.
Amid renewed bombings in Northern Ireland nine political parties met at Stormont under George Mitchell but clashed over who may attend peace talks. Loyalist violence has killed about 900 since 1966, with IRA violence cited as triggering reprisals. In Colombia, gunmen abducted Carlos Caballero Arguez near Bogota, with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia suspected but no claim yet.
In a CBS interview Bill Cosby admits a relationship with the mother of Autumn Jackson, who claims he is her father. He denies paternity but concedes a possibility, noting the birth certificate lists another name. The interview coincides with legal actions over a alleged $24 million payoff tied to Ennis Cosby’s death.
Four months after his death in a Las Vegas shooting, Tupac Shakur was named favorite rap hip hop artist at the 24th annual American Music Awards. Brandy accepted the award on his behalf, as Shakur’s film Gridlock'd and other honors highlighted a night celebrating The Year of the Woman.
The 24th American Music Awards honored Eric Clapton Alanis Morissette Hootie & The Blowfish Jewel Keith Sweat Toni Braxton D Angelo Garth Brooks Shania Twain Brooks & Dunn Leann Rimes Metallica Tupac Shakur Smashing Pumpkins Whitney Houston and others. International Artist award went to the Bee Gees while Little Richard received the Award of Merit in a tribute. Winners were chosen by about 20 000 listeners from nominees by music publications.
Chechens flocked to 450 polling stations across the republic as turnout topped 50 percent and hovered at 55.7 percent. Voters described the election as a bid for freedom while Russia vowed to block secession and press Chechnya to stay in line amid a tense security backdrop in Grozny.
Rodney Dangerfield describes a downbeat life yet pursues success with a new movie and a string of milestones including sobriety and ongoing marriage. A kinescope featuring Sinatra, Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. surfaces for museum showings after a long gap.
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