Pinochet hospitalized after emergency dental infection
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet was admitted to a military hospital with an acute dental infection requiring emergency surgery. The Santiago Military Hospital said he felt unwell with metabolic imbalances and blood pressure changes, and would stay overnight for antibiotics. A court panel considers suspending a human rights case due to his health.
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Santiago Military Hospital
Pinochet
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Fire extinguished aboard passenger ferry
A fire broke out Sunday evening aboard a Sassnitz to Trelleborg passenger ferry carrying over 230 people. The engine room blaze burned about three hours and the 171 yard vessel, owned by Scandiines, was towed toward Germany with all passengers aboard. No injuries were reported and the cause remained unknown.
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Germany
Sweden
Coast Guard
Kjell Abrahamsson
Sassnitz
Trelleborg
Scandiines
American flag at Sandinista rally signals moderating image
A Nicaraguan Sandinista rally featured an American flag carried by a supporter in Miami, reflecting a move toward a more moderate image ahead of the November 4 presidential elections. Daniel Ortega, who led the party in the 1980s, leads in polls as the opposition seeks to challenge the long-standing government.
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National Liberation Front
Miami
Washington
U.S
Daniel Ortega
Soviet Union
Cuba
United States
Yugoslav despair grows as Milosevic faces trial
Belgrade residents struggle with poverty as Serbia awaits Milosevic's war crimes tribunal appearance in The Hague. Despite a pledges of 1.28 billion dollars for reconstruction, most funds will service a 12.2 billion dollar debt, leaving ordinary Serbs barely above subsistence. Prime Minister Djindjic warns official aid may not ease daily hardship.
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Yugoslavia
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Jakovs
Milosevic
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Hague
Netherlands
NATO
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Belgium
Zoran Djindjic
Germany
Handelsblatt Financial Daily
Republic
Protesters fail to disrupt EU meeting in Salzburg
In Salzburg the European Economic Summit opened amid riot police clashes with protesters. Police used batons as bottles flew outside the convention center where EU enlargement was top of the agenda. About 5,000 officers were deployed as leaders pledged to push EU expansion despite unrest.
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Austria
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European Union
Goteborg
Sweden
Barcelona
Spain
World Economic Forum
George Soros
Europe
East
Guenter Verheugen
European Commissioner
Hong Kong marks fourth anniversary of handover
Hong Kong marked its fourth anniversary under Chinese rule with a flag raising and concert while hundreds protested for democracy. Tung Chee-hwa appeared with officials at the harbour as more than 300 sang the national anthem. about 500 demanded direct elections and Tung's resignation, criticizing Beijing backed rule.
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Tung Chee-hwa
Tung
Emily Lau
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China
Britain
Ching
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