Parisians Stand Firm on Safety as Crime Rises
In Paris a tenants meeting rejects a security door despite a 94 percent rise in rapes, 34 percent more robberies, and 17 percent more holdups last year. City officials cite urban growth, administrative reform, and new plainclothes patrols as efforts to curb crime while urging public caution.
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Bahamas Declares Independence as Union Jack Falls
Nassau prepares for Freedom Day as Bahamas becomes world’s newest nation at 12:01 am with Prime Minister Lynden Pindling raising a new flag. Attending guests include Prince Charles and U.S. Interior Secretary Morton, while the country reads a declaration of independence from the Queen.
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Midwest Governors Conference Eyes Fuel Shortage
Midwest governors gather in Rapid City with debate over fuel supply causes and federal roles. They discuss potential oil imports, pipeline options, and heating oil bids as states face rising costs and uncertain energy futures.
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ABA Awards Honor Public Service In Gavel Winners
The American Bar Association named 20 winners of its 16th annual Gavel awards for outstanding public service by newspapers magazines and radio and television stations from 242 entries. 53 certificates of merit were also announced with inscribed gavels to be presented August 8 in Washington.
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Meaning of check mate in chess
The phrase check mate describes a position where the king is under attack and has no legal moves to escape the threat, ending the game. It does not mean the king is literally dead but that the player's king is trapped and the game is over.
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Across Road Word Puzzle with Many Clues
A crossword style puzzle lists numerous Across and Down clues including common sign sightsee in reduced biochem feminine name bombast sea eagle passenger carrying vehicle possess Tokyo former name depot medium five fifths warning and many more with clues for nouns verbs adjectives and proper names across and down sections to solve.
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Flood Kills 30 in Mexico Lakeside Towns
Rescue teams searched for bodies and survivors after a cloudburst sent flood waters over Ocotlan San Pedro Itzicán and Mazcalá on Lake Chapala. At least 30 people were killed including 17 children and 27 injured as more than 1,000 adobe shacks were swept away and access was by boat.
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San Pedro Itzican
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