Virginia Marine named first female three star general
Carol A. Mutter became the Marine Corps first woman to attain three star rank at a ceremony marked by a parade marching band and a 19 gun salute. Promoted from major general she joined the nine lieutenant generals as the service's second highest rank. The audience laughed as she presented her husband a box of nails instead of the usual bouquet.
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Newsweek halts Klein reporting break over primary colors reveal
Washington DC columnist Joe Klein takes weeks off from Newsweek after revealing he wrote the novel Primary Colors. President Richard Smith announced the decision at a staff meeting amid questions on balancing his roles as reporter and author.
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Burundi president flees as coup fears grip capital
Burundi’s Tutsi led army reportedly ousts Hutu President Sylvestre Ntibantunganya after paratroopers surround Bujumbura. He seeks refuge at the U S ambassador’s residence amid calls for his ouster. U N Security Council condemns the action while Washington discusses a humanitarian mission and possible intervention plans.
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Train Bombings Kill Dozens in Colombo Suburbs
Two bombs exploded in separate cars of a commuter train near Colombo killing at least 63 and wounding more than 350. Police blamed Tamil rebels as 2,000 army reinforcements faced a major base loss in the northeast. The attack occurred as the train headed toward Alutgama at 6 15 p m. No group claimed responsibility.
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Nova Kasaba mass grave evidence deepens Srebrenica massacre
War crimes investigators in Bosnia uncovered a reeking meadow near Nova Kasaba filled with corpses bound and shot. The find adds to evidence of the Srebrenica slaughter where more than 7,000 Muslim men and boys are missing. Forensic anthropologist Dr. William Haglund described the process of exhuming and numbering bodies as investigators prepare to prosecute suspected war criminals.
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Castro approved drug smuggling, traffickers say
Miami witnesses accuse Fidel Castro of personal approval for smuggling a 5828 pound cocaine shipment from January. Investigators uncovered Castro meeting photos with traffickers, but no conclusive proof has surfaced. Cuban officials deny involvement while DEA officials weigh potential immunity issues and the case awaits grand jury action.
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Queen ends BBC monopoly on Christmas broadcast
The Queen will be carried by ITV for the next two Christmas broadcasts, alternating with the BBC. Palace officials say the plan was under consideration before Diana’s interview and deny it is revenge, though the timing follows the Diana tell-all.
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