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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2000
Page
4
A blaze at a nursing home in Tilaran, 120 miles northwest of San Jose, killed 17 residents, many blind or in wheelchairs, who were trapped inside. Firefighters rescued 24 residents, two with serious burns, and others were moved to a nearby church. Officials trace the fire to a short circuit in a television.
The United Nations reports sixty million people in Central and South Asia face severe drought with killed livestock and crops. The World Food Program seeks 55.4 million dollars to aid 3 to 4 million Afghans hardest hit. Tajikistan expects wheat output to fall 30 percent as Pakistan endures its worst drought on record.
Rebel leader George Speight claimed responsibility for delaying Fiji’s new Cabinet taking office. He criticized the 20 member body named Tuesday, noting it excludes ethnic Indians and includes two supporters. Local media say ousted Indian led government members plan talks on a separate state.
London staged a 90 minute pageantry on Horse Guards Parade to honor Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as she approaches age 100 on August 4. More than 21 000 participants including 7 000 Britons and 1 000 military personnel joined the event with royal relatives present. The parade showcased Britain's diverse life from regiments to Cockney performers and featured a tribute speech by Sir John Mills.
During a historic Pyongyang visit President Putin quoted Kim Jong Il promising to abandon North Korea's missile program if other states supply technology for peaceful space research. Putin asserted NKorea would use only foreign rocket equipment for space efforts, while the U.S. indicated cautious welcome if space launch facilities replace missile imports.
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