Taliban Bans Television as Islamic Law Enforces Edict
The Tal iban government announced that television is forbidden and will be punished under Islamic law. A 15 day amnesty allows removal of TVs before religious police check homes in Kabul. Elsewhere in the U S medical cannabis rules clash with Lungren limits in Oakland.
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Nigerian riot spreads after prisoner's death in Lagos
Nigeria faced violent protests as crowds in Lagos and other cities rioted after the death of Moshood Abiola, the 1993 presidential election winner. At least 17 people were killed as crowds set tires ablaze and attacked officials. Abiola died in custody amid a military junta crackdown. The government, led by Gen Abdul Salam Abubakar, dissolved his Cabinet but kept the Provisional Ruling Council, with calm reported by evening.
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Lagos State
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CNN veteran Peter Arnett kept on-air job after nerve gas retraction
CNN correspondent Peter Arnett, 63, faced newsroom backlash over the June 7 nerve gas report on NewsStand. Network said only a reprimand would follow. two producers were fired and the NewsStand chief resigned. Arnett said he fought to keep his role while acknowledging the retraction but not certain the allegations are false.
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Churches feed Florida firefighters with meals and care
Volusia County churches led by First Assembly of God in Deland provide hot meals dry socks and underwear to firefighters battling fires. Denise Bordenga of La Dolce Vita and volunteers also hand out camouflage bandannas prayed over by church members. Plantation Pines Cafe serves hundreds daily while Rima Ridge Baptist cooks breakfasts for weeks.
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Myles
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Rima Ridge
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Baldwin Attacks Pataki as Diaz Seeks Acting Focus
Alec Baldwin criticizes Gov. George Pataki at a Syracuse appearance for McCall, while Diaz discusses co starring with Matt Dillon in There’s Something About Mary. Jenny McCarthy looks to bigger screen roles and a TV career, and Roseanne bares changes for her new show debuting Sept. 14. Tim McGraw Reba McEntire and 25 others sue for legal fees over linking their names to a porn site.
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