Bombs Blast Talks in Jerusalem Kill 15
In Jerusalem a bombing at a produce market killed 15, including two Islamic militants. Hamas leaders blamed for the attack faced the threat of a major security sweep by Yasser Arafat forces. Israel suspended peace talks and blocked Gaza and West Bank towns as Netanyahu hinted at security raids.
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Jerusalem
Hamas Movement
Yasser Arafat
Benjamin Netanyahun
Arafat
Gaza
West Bank
Jordan River
Israel
Netanyahu
Shai Rarak
Canadian crime rate falls for fifth straight year in 1996
The Canadian crime rate declined two percent in 1996 and violent crime fell for the fourth straight year, though homicides rose by 45 to 633 as increases appeared in Manitoba and Quebec. Youth crime showed its first notable drop since 1985.
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Ottawaanada
Centre For Justice Statistics
Doug Skoog
University of Winnipeg
Manitoba
Quebec
Angus Reid
Stampede midway opens amid thrills and cautions
The Stampede midway welcomes riders with Cobra and Spider rides drawing praise and sickness reports. Families like 11 year old Taryn Cozart and 12 year old Tyler enjoy the Spider while others warn about heat and safety. Activity includes 1 001 Nights and Planet Rock and Roll funhouse with rides like Skymaster and Go-Gator.
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Mike Smith
Taryn
Tyler
Jones
Gosnell
Megan
Justin Holmes
Lanny Simmonds
Charlie
Foreman Monkey
Georgina. Greenstein
St. John Ambulance
Methanex Pollution Rated Aberration in Medicine Hat Emissions
Methanex pumped 4000 tonnes of methanol vapor in 1994 making Medicine Hat a top North American polluter per the 1994 report by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. Company officials call it an aberration and say emissions have since fallen to 800 tonnes yearly with new technology and ventilation fixes.
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Medicine Hat
Methanex
North America
Jeff Tyson
Hat
Commission For Environmental Co-operation
Tyson
Venti
Environment Ministry
Medicine Hat College
Brian Lloyd
Lloyd
Judge Wins Appeal Over Trial Sleep Claim
London AP reporting Thomas Moringiello lost his bid arguing his trial was prejudiced because Judge Richard Hamilton slept through parts. The Court of Appeal said a judge sleeping does not prove prejudice.
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London
Court of Appeal
Thomas Moringiello
Richard Hamilton
Medicine Hat News keeps price on Southam dailies
Southam Inc will hold newspaper prices for its Canadian dailies including the Medicine Hat News at 70 cents weekdays and 93 cents Fridays to Saturday. Publisher Michael Hertz cites customer price saturation and absorbs rising newsprint costs while boosting local content to attract readers.
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Medicine Hat Dezk
Medicine Hat News
Southam
Canada
Southam Inc
Michael Hertz
the News
Hertz
Canadian Newspaper Association
Perry Gagley
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