Brazil’s oldest woman dies at 129 after life in slavery
Maria do Carmo Jeronimo, born March 1871 in Carmo de Minas, died of a stroke at University Hospital in Itajuba. Lacked birth certificate, but church records list her age as 129. she spent six decades as a housemaid for the Guimaraes family and sought Guinness recognition.
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Mir cosmonauts heading home after long Mir stay
Sergei Zalyotin and Alexander Kaleti prepared Thursday to return to Earth from the Mir space station after more than two months in orbit. The landing capsule was to separate for a 3 1/2 hour descent to Kazakh steppes. Mir had aimed to be resuscitated and left unmanned until fall for new funding.
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South Korea seeks real progress as Kim Jong-il meets Kim Dae-jung
Skepticism surrounds the historic talks after Kim Dae-jung and Kim Jong-il reach an agreement to ease tensions, reunite separated families, and boost cultural and economic contact. Observers warn deep ideological and economic gaps remain, while Seoul questions North Korea’s intent and past terror links.
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U.S. to ship 50,000 tons food to North Korea
The Clinton administration announced a 50,000 ton food donation for North Korea distributed by the World Food Program. The aid increases total U.S. food contributions to 450,000 tons during the year, with 100,000 tons via a private group. North Korea faces chronic shortages amid drought and mismanagement.
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Israel rejects U.S. monitors on arms sales
In Jerusalem the United States pressed Israel to accept greater supervision of weapons exports and to cancel a spy plane sale to China. Israel refused comment while officials warned of diplomatic risks. The dispute centers on U.S. concerns that Israeli high tech could reach adversaries and endanger troops.
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Catholic bishop acquitted of Rwanda genocide charges
Augustin Misago, a Roman Catholic bishop, was cleared of genocide charges in Rwanda after a 90 minute ruling. The court said prosecutors failed to prove he attended meetings planning killings or ordered deaths of three Tutsi priests and schoolchildren. The Vatican and sanctions followed, with plans to appeal within 15 days.
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