Iran touts defensive missile test amid nuclear weapon concerns
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that a medium range missile tested on Wednesday has an 800 mile range and is for defense only. The spokesman denied that the launch signals a push for nuclear weapons, countering reports in The New York Times that Iran may be pursuing a warhead.
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Asian economies urged to lift Asia from slump
United States and Japan pledged significant measures to lift Asia out of its financial downturn. Madeleine Albright warned the region faces doubt and few easy answers at an ASEAN forum. Keizo Obuchi promised to end Japan's recession with a big tax cut and spending package $43 billion and $71 billion respectively, signaling resolve to contribute to Asia.
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Cambodia election challenged by Khmer Rouge attack and unrest
Voters in Cambodia faced a turbulent election marked by a Khmer Rouge assault on a northern outpost killing ten, while campaigns of Hun Sen and rivals Norodom Ranariddh and Sam Rainsy shaped expectations of a coalition. Officials planned preliminary results as turnout opened at daybreak amid fears of counting disputes and post election tensions.
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Texas heat wave haunts nights with record stretch
Dallas endures 24 straight nights above 80 as 101 degree days mark 21st day above 100. Health official warns the persistent heat is deadly, agriculture losses reach 1.5 billion, and Oklahoma faces 66 county disaster aid. Forecasters expect little cooling rain due to a high pressure dome.
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Unmarried couples in U.S. top 4 million
Census estimates show 4.13 million unmarried couples in the United States in March 1997, the first time surpassing four million, driven by delayed marriages and couples living together before formal commitment. Of these unwed couples, about 1.47 million have children under 15.
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Saving Private Ryan and Other Hollywood Notes
USA Weekend interview notes Tom Hanks praising Saving Private Ryan as educational and entertaining while expressing relief he did not fight in WWI or WWII. The piece also covers Natasha Richardson’s push toward darker roles with Asylum, Paul Giamatti’s rising star, the Oak Ridge Boys’ near miss on Achy Breaky Heart, and brief bios of Norman Lear, Jerry Van Dyke, and others.
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Phil Wilke Reports From J W Wire on Local News
Phil Wilke compiles a roundup from J W Wire Reports detailing brief city happenings including council actions, business openings, and community notices across the region with emphasis on timely updates and verifiable facts.
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