Corruption charged during India flood aid
In Uttar Pradesh floods disaster aid allegations grow as private workers accuse officials of siphoning money and food. Villagers speak of weeks without help while authorities pledge investigations after emergency ends. Government says $24 million disbursed and Vajpayee adds $3.5 million. Local official Net Ram defends relief efforts.
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Massive public sector strike halts Israel 300000 workers walk out
Jerusalem reports a sweeping public sector strike by Histadrut with 300,000 workers off work closing offices delaying school start. Mail, garbage, daycare, utilities suspended while Ben Gurion Airport stays open and buses run amid warnings of further shutdowns.
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Ruble Free Fall and Parliamentary Vote Test Russia
The ruble plummeted toward 18 per dollar amid political turmoil as Viktor Chernomyrdin faced a second vote for prime minister. Markets and shops warned of rising prices while ordinary Russians faced shortages and growing hardship. Ultranationalists warned that unrest could intensify despite no mass panic yet.
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