Fidel Castro Leads Million-Strong Cuban Protests in Havana
Fidel Castro, in uniform, helped lead a massive Havana march of more than a million Cubans against the U.S. embargo. The event coincided with renewed U.S. congressional moves to ease sanctions, with protesters chanting anti embargo slogans as a brass band accompanied the crowd toward the U.S. Interests Section. Castro, soon turning 74, rode away in a black Mercedes Benz after the march.
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Harrods owner loses bid for British citizenship
Mohamed Al Fayed, Egyptian born owner of Harrods, loses appeal as a senior judge upholds government move to question his character. His 1993 passport application faced Home Secretary scrutiny after allegations of bribery and theft of safe-deposit boxes. Dodi Al Fayed’s death in 1997 Paris crash linked him to royalty, while his philanthropy and abuses of power sparked controversy. Hillary Clinton warns US aid to the Palestinian Authority could be cut if Yasser Arafat declares statehood unilaterally.
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Arafat Returns To Cheers After Camp David Summit
Yasser Arafat lands in Jerusalem to cheers and flowers, insisting Jerusalem will be Palestinian capital, while Ehud Barak faces a harsher reception in Tel Aviv and says he did not concede on core claims. Gaza streets echo support for Arafat as Barak defends his hard choices.
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Historic Swiss bank settlement OK'd for Holocaust victims
A federal judge approved a 1.25 billion settlement between Swiss banks and about 600,000 claimants alleging hoarded Holocaust funds. Judge Edward Korman will sign a distribution plan via special master Judah Gribetz, with roughly 550 million in escrow already set for payments. World Jewish Congress praised the decision as justice delayed.
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Death row contact visits sparking national debate
Families urge changes after California ends contact visits following a gang fight in the visiting room. About 40 percent of states allow contact visits. California studies the policy as supporters call it humane and critics warn security comes first. Hunger strikes and protests followed the ruling.
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Spinal Tap Returns With New Internet Song Back From The Dead
The spoof band Spinal Tap debuts a new track Back From the Dead on Tapster.com featuring Michael McKean Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer. Benigni to play Pinocchio in film with Braschi Cerami co writing. Survivor updates and MTV VMAs nominees include Eminem and N Sync. OJ Simpson vows not to pay verdict. jokes about Paris crash noted by New York Post.
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