Japan court rejects WWII POWs compensation claim
A Tokyo court on Thursday rejected a demand for compensation by Allied prisoners and civilians held by Japan in World War II. Seven plaintiffs from Britain, the United States, Australia and New Zealand filed the suit in 1995 representing about 000 veterans and civilian ex-prisoner groups seeking 22 thousand dollars each, totaling 440 million. The decision marked the first such ruling in Japan. the plaintiffs said they would appeal and one Briton, Arthur Titherington, angrily left the court and spat at Parliament entrances.
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Miss Israel Wins 1998 Miss World Title
Linor Abargil 18 will report for 20 months of Israeli military service starting April 1999 after winning the Miss World crown. She receives $100,000. Miss France Veronique Caloc, 23, is runner-up. Miss Malaysia Pick Lim Lina Teoh, 22, is second runner-up.
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AIDS death rates in Europe drop 84 percent since 1995
A Lancet study of 4,270 HIV patients in 50 Western Europe centers and Israel shows Europe with an 84 percent fall in AIDS related deaths since 1995 due to new drugs and combination therapies. Death rates in the United States and other rich nations also decline as treatments expand.
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West Bank clashes erupt after peace accord signing
Palestinian protests in three West Bank areas flare as Israeli troops confront demonstrators near Jenin. About 100 Palestinians hurl stones while security fires rubber bullets, demanding the release of relatives jailed by Israel. Protests organized by Fatah feature a banner showing chained and bleeding prisoners.
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Thanksgiving in Bosnia Brings Homey Feels for Troops
Thousands of U S soldiers in a NATO led peacekeeping force at Eagle Base Bosnia marked Thanksgiving with letters, email, and a turkey dinner. Capt Dia Logan Boise Idaho and Lt Col Stephen Kerrick Lansing Kan spoke of gratitude as AFN Europe opened a Bosnia station to serve over 10 000 troops in the region and nearby countries. Music by Lars White and Galaxy traveled to bases to lift spirits.
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India train crash kills nearly 100 near Khanna
A Frontier Mail derailment sent four cars onto the Sealdah Express tracks in Khanna, injuring around 250 and killing at least 97 to 108 passengers. Rescue teams worked by torchlight as farmers and residents aided the aftermath. 1,700 people were aboard the two trains.
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Former Zimbabwean President Banana flees country after conviction
Ex-president Canaan Banana fled Zimbabwe with his passport after being found guilty on 11 counts of sodomy attempted sodomy and indecent assault by the High Court. Prosecutors vow extradition and Banana seeks asylum in Botswana amid global gay rights attention.
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