Britain opens inquiry into mad cow disease crisis
Judge Sir Nicholas Phillips begins a formal inquiry into the government's handling of mad cow disease as evidence shows brain disease in humans. He has a June 30, 1999 deadline after PM Tony Blair agreed to extend from year end. Over 100 scientists and industry voices, 300 ministers and officials, and 500 public submissions are involved.
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Bus collision in Awe Gber leaves 30 dead
A Lagos newspaper cites a police report saying a commuter bus exploded after colliding with a car in Awe Gber, northern Nigeria, killing 30 as fuel carried by passengers fed the blast. The timing of the crash was not disclosed amidst nationwide fuel shortages.
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New lottery supports Diana memorial fund in Britain
Britain debuts a new Littlewoods lottery with about 35 cents from each 1.65 pound ticket donated to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. Reactions vary as trustees expect first grants today and consider distributing up to 16.5 million dollars to causes from land mine bans to homelessness and AIDS charities. Diana’s brother Earl Spencer seeks memorial memorabilia sales for the fund while critics call the pricing and marketing tacky.
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