Castro calls for mass protest in Cuba march
Castro urged more than a million Cubans to join a televised call for a march along the Malecon to the U S Interests Section to mark the revolution and press for an end to the U S embargo. He said the "march of combatants" would be Cuba's largest ever as Congress debates easing sanctions.
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Thailand Beetle bid tops $100000 in online auction
An anonymous collector offered 135000 for one of 100 new Volkswagen Beetles sold in Thailand this year, with 600 people bidding online. The top 100 bidders pay the lowest winning price of 38750 to win, and the highest bidder selects the color.
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Moscow space station nears linkup with Zvezda module
Moscow mission control guides the international space station toward docking with the Russian Zvezda module marking the path to its first crew in October. After docking, Zvezda’s solar arrays will track the sun and its computers will assume orbital control, paving the way for Destiny module in January. Ivory Coast approves new constitution in landslide vote with 86.5 percent yes and 56 percent turnout amid concerns over foreigner sentiment and ethnic tensions.
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Pinochet setback in Chile court refuses medical tests
Chile's Supreme Court rejected a defense bid to allow medical tests aimed at deeming Gen Augusto Pinochet unfit for trial on human rights charges. The court also delayed decision on stripping congressional immunity over the caravan of death case. Pro and anti Pinochet demonstrators gathered outside as the ruling was announced.
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Woodward parents cleared of defrauding appeal fund
London. The parents of former au pair Louise Woodward were acquitted of defrauding the Louise Woodward and Family Trust of more than $13,500. Judge John Roberts ruled the prosecution failed to prove funds were not donated for the family’s use. Louise Woodward, 22, was convicted of murder in Massachusetts in 1997, later downgraded to manslaughter, and freed after 279 days in jail.
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