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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1997
Page
4
A blaze during a film showing in South Delhi's Uphaar theater left about 60 dead and over 200 injured as smoke from burning ceiling insulation filled the crowd. At least 12 victims were children, and poisoning from fumes overwhelmed spectators after the intermission during Border.
Japanese Osaka University researchers announce the creation of fluorescent mice by injecting jellyfish DNA into embryos making the first generation glow under ultraviolet light. The glow fades as fur grows but exposed parts remain luminescent into adulthood.
Cambodian government officials report Pol Pot on the run from forces and defectors as the Khmer Rouge splits amid peace talks. Son Sen and eight family members were killed in a purge order linked to the leadership’s waning control. Pol Pot fled Anlong Veng while rebels set up jungle checkpoints, signaling the movement’s decline after two decades of civil war.
In Ankara a coalition of pro Islamic and secular parties agreed to swap prime ministers with Necmettin Erbakan handing over to Tansu Ciller. Ciller would lead from June 18 until early elections, as the Turkish military intensifies its power struggle with the government over Islamic influence and reform.
Aid agencies said they would begin distributing food this weekend to avert hunger and a new refugee exodus after the May 25 coup. Prices for basics have doubled as markets close and fuel and rice run low. tens of thousands may flee to Guinea and Liberia, with 10,000 already in Liberia.
Aristide reemerges as a vocal critic of U S policy in Haiti. He accuses imperialism of keeping Haitians in poverty and hints at a comeback. The former president challenges Washington over aid and austerity while speculating on a path to influence in Preval’s administration.
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