God for Senate in Nevada Primary Challenges Reid
A trio of Democrats filed by the Nevada deadline to challenge Sen. Harry Reid in the September 1 primary. A Reno post office box appears for one entrant. Six Republicans also filed, including a candidate named Pro-Life Andy Anderson. The ballot includes a none of the above option.
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Nevada
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Imelda Marcos bows out of Philippine presidential race
Imelda Marcos conceded she fought a good race but claimed many ballots were not properly counted. Miriam Defensor Santiago charged widespread cheating and urged a nationwide vigil at vote centers. Observers noted fraud, vote buying and threats amid chaotic ballot tabulations. Dr. Jack Kevorkian assisted a death in Detroit, with his lawyer confirming the event as he faces murder charges.
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Reuter
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Ferdinand Marcos
Miriam Defensor Santiago
Philippines
Santiago
Corazon Aquino
Fidel Ramos
Detroit
Jack Kevorkian
WWJ
Kevorkian
Geoffrey Fieger
Fieger
Oakland County
David Breck
National vote bill sparks partisan clash in Commons
The bill would authorize a nonbinding national plebiscite on constitutional reform with a 36 day campaign and no spending limits for public money. Critics call the measure a shell game while supporters say it is a precaution for possible talks with provinces and aboriginal groups.
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Commons
Sheila Copps
Government House
Harvie Andre
Quebec
Yes
Copps
Canada
Nightmarish Westray Mine Blast Ends Rescue Effort
Rescuers recount a hellish collapse at Westray coal mine where 26 miners faced a deadly blast. Bodies of 16 recovered after a week of rubble as officials declare all lost and suspicions of further recoveries grow. Names of 15 de fatalities released. victims ranged 27 to 56, from Nova Scotia and nearby regions.
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N.S
Westray
Sombre
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RCMP
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Wales
Newfoundland
Colin Benner
Draegermen
Benner
Draegerman
Edmonton NDP push receipts for housing allowance
Alberta New Democrats demand Edmonton area MLAs provide receipts to claim housing and living expense reimbursements. The caucus advocates receipts for meals and hotel stays, restrictions on second homes, and a rule to only grant allowances if living over 100 kilometres away or working long hours.
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Edmonton
Alberta
New Democrats
NDP
David Carter
John McInnis
McInnis
O and Y seeks court protection to restructure debt
Olympia and York Developments said it obtained Canadian court protection from creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. President Gerald Greenwald stressed this is not bankruptcy or liquidation, though the firm faces about 143 billion dollars in debt. The stay lasts until mid October, with US holdings unaffected.
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Gerald Greenwald
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U.S
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New York
Appeal court toughens sentences for wife beaters
Alberta's high court raised penalties for two convicted abusers and overturned a third appeal. One man received an 18 month prison term for beating his common law wife and choking her near unconsciousness. Another will serve three years after previously being sentenced to two years less a day for stabbing his spouse in the wrist. Justices emphasized deterrence and denunciation over rehabilitation.
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Alberta
High Court
Alberta Court of Appeal
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