Bus Plunges Into Swamp Killing Dozens in Vietnam
An overcrowded bus trying to pass a cement truck crashed through a bridge and fell into a 20 foot swamp in Binh Dinh province. Officials say nearly 50 people died and about 20 were injured as passengers and relatives, many migrant workers from Thanh Hoa, were aboard. The driver was detained for questioning.
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India to count votes after staggered election ending in security
Election officials will begin counting sealed ballot boxes Sunday at guarded locations across India. Exit polls show Hindu nationalist support but no outright majority as violence flared on four voting days. over 300 million voters participated in a 600 million electorate. Israel signals withdrawal from southern Lebanon if security is assured under UN Resolution 425.
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Diana conscious after Paris crash says bodyguard
Trevor Rees-Jones, Diana’s surviving bodyguard, told The Mirror she was conscious and talking after the Pont de l Alma crash that killed Diana and Dodi Fayed. He noted two cars and a motorbike chased the Mercedes and said Henri Paul did not appear drunk.
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German governor Wins chance to challenge Kohl
Lower Saxony Governor Gerhard Schroeder won re election and a path to challenge Helmut Kohl in September. The Social Democratic party planned to nominate him, as Kohl’s CDU trailed with about 36 percent. Schroeder touted change and unemployment relief as his priorities.
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Empire Theatre Moves 168 Feet On 42nd Street For New Megaplex
The Empire Theatre on 42nd Street slid 168 feet over five hours at less than a foot per minute onto a temporary foundation as crowds watched. It will anchor a new 25 screen cinema and retail complex opening spring 1999 with Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and AMC businesses. Notable past performers included Bud Abbott and Lou Costello who once performed on its stage.
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Madonna seeks more than Lola as she plans family growth
Madonna says she wants Lourdes Maria to have a sibling and plans to balance motherhood with a new album Ray of Light. She notes motherhood has reshaped her life and reduced touring so she can spend more time with Lola.
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