Protestants riot in Belfast amid police clashes
Hundreds of masked Protestant youths rioted across Belfast in the fiercest clashes this year. Police reported rioters fired guns and Molotov cocktails, hijacked cars at gunpoint, and at least one person shot, as protests mounted over police actions against Protestant paramilitaries amid stalled peace efforts.
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Solzhenitsyn plans Russia trip after exile ends
Alexander Solzhenitsyn will end his 20 year exile on May 27 and travel across Russia from east to west to reacquaint himself with his homeland. The Nobel laureate, 75, will return from Cavendish Vermont where he has lived in exile since 1974 when expelled from the Soviet Union on treason charges. His wife announced the dates, expecting a warm reception from Russians.
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Friday forecast shows high 78 and low 55 with 39 percent humidity at 5 p.m. Comparison shows year ago highs of 74 and lows of 50. Lake Clinton at 69 degrees with level 877.61 and normal 875.5. Perry Lake at 67 degrees with level 893.97 and normal 891.5. Road condition reports available via Kansas agencies and Journal-World Access line. Moon phases listed as last half June 1 and first half June 16 with new phase June 9 and full May 25.
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Lawrence five day outlook provides mild temps and sun
A Lawrence forecast shows mostly sunny conditions today with south winds 10 to 20 mph and a high near 83. Tonight will be clear with light northeasterly winds and a low around 63. Sunday brings increasing clouds and a slight chance of late showers with a high near 83 and a low around 63.
End to embargo sparks Bosnia arms debate and risk of wider war
In Sarajevo a debate over lifting the September 1991 arms embargo pits quick war resolution against broader conflict. Gen. Bilajac argues heavy weapons could end the war in months, but analysts warn expanded fighting could draw the Yugoslav army and risk a larger regional war as the Bosnian army, under siege from Serbs, seeks more modern arms and anti-tank missiles.
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Never too late to learn says 78 year old graduate
Mona Freye at 78 earns a bachelor’s in English from the University of California Berkeley. She started high school again at 71 after years out to help family, then endured arthritis and illness while the six year degree path was completed.
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Stars to salute Ryman in CBS special
Nashville stars including Clint Black Johnny Cash Vince Gill Alan Jackson Loretta Lynn Reba McEntire and Bill Monroe will honor the Ryman Auditorium once home of the Grand Ole Opry The Roots of Country Nashville Celebrates the Ryman will be taped June 1 and broadcast June 2 The 102 year old brick venue is now a museum after renovation
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