Floods in Chiapas Reach Century Toll in Mexico
Rescuers assess flood damage after eight days of storms in Chiapas killed more than 100 people. Twenty thousand displaced and nearly 500,000 cut off by washed roads and bridges as rescue teams reach flooded villages in the region. Interior Secretary Labastida called it Mexico's worst disaster since 1985 earthquake.
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Northern Ireland releases begin under peace accord terms
The British government begins releasing convicted terrorists from Maze prison near Belfast under April peace accord rules. Three IRA members and three UDA militants walk free at noon after serving about a third of their sentences for extortion, bodily harm, bombings, and attempted murder. Sinn Fein allies greet the IRA trio as relatives accompany the offenders.
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Primakov becomes Russia's prime minister amid economic crisis
Yevgeny Primakov won confirmation as premier after naming two Communists to key posts and pledging professionalism and unity. He warned against a return to command economy, urged greater state regulation, and pushed for START I ratification while warning of possible regional disintegration as Russia seeks an economic recovery.
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