Outbreak in Zaire Eases as WHO Flags Hopeful Turn
U N medical experts say the worst Ebola outbreak may be over in Zaire with 160 cases and 121 deaths, most in the Kikwit area. Only six new infections since May 18, prompting WHO to consider releasing several specialists as Swedish experts join the effort. a Swiss photographer recovering from quarantine in Bern is not infected.
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German tourist office in New York scandal erupts
New York office of Germanys tourist board faces multiple lawsuits over alleged racism sexism and anti Semitism. Deputy manager Friedrich Gross is among four employees suing for 30.8 million dollars claiming discriminatory policies and biased guidelines from a 1984 study. Colonius denies policy but cites Gross behavior as reason for firing.
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White homeland proposal for two patches in South Africa
The Volkstaat Council proposed carving two white majority enclaves in northeastern South Africa totaling 14 400 square miles, including parts of Pretoria, where Afrikaners would be 60 percent of residents. Mandela opposes ethnic enclaves but seeks ways to reassure white citizens in post apartheid South Africa.
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Guerrillas attack Kallarawa village killing Tamil rebels and civilians
Guerrillas attacked the fishing village of Kallarawa early Friday, killing 42 Tamil rebels and civilians including women and children. The assault targeted a military camp nearby, setting huts and the camp ablaze as 65 Sinhalese and Muslim families lived there. about 40 soldiers guarded the area and were not injured. Australia reportedly implanted eavesdropping devices in its embassy as part of a joint spying effort with the United States, linking to NSA surveillance via the British Embassy receiver.
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Pope John Paul II calls UN women conference to aid women choices
Pope John Paul II urged the Beijing conference to spur governments to help women realize their choices including motherhood and public life while signaling the Vatican’s continued opposition to abortion. The remarks came Friday via wire reports.
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