Russia reels as Duma rejects Chernomyrdin as prime minister
Russia faces political crisis after the State Duma, led by the Communists, vetoes President Yeltsin's chosen prime minister Viktor Chernomyrdin. Citizens endure a wrecked economy with a devalued ruble and bank failures as leaders clash. Zyuganov warns unrest if no agreement is reached.
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Jays lose ground in Pioneer League playoff race
Medicine Hat Blue Jays fall 6 5 to Great Falls Dodgers after leading 5 2 in the third inning. Michael Kremblas homered for the Jays as Orlando Suarez shut the door for the Dodgers era. The loss leaves Medicine Hat one game back in the North Division with three games left and playoff implications pending versus Helena and Lethbridge.
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Quiet vigil marks first anniversary of Diana death
Britons observed a subdued anniversary with private prayers by Di CANADIAN PRESS, focusing on Diana and her sons. Crowds were small at Kensington Palace and Althorp, while Balmoral hosted the Royal Family. Flags were at half mast and church services held nationwide.
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Alberta Surplus Seen Despite Low Oil Prices
Alberta on track for debt reduction and budget surpluses amid weaker oil receipts, Treasurer Stockwell Day said after releasing the first quarter 1998-99 financials. Higher personal and corporate income taxes, gambling revenue gains from video lottery terminals, and higher gas royalties offset lower oil royalties and a weakened dollar.
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Global markets sink as Russia turmoil hits North America
Markets worldwide slide as instability in Russia and Asia punishes stocks and currencies. The Dow falls over 512 points below 8,000, Nasdaq loses eight percent, and the Toronto TSE drops about 4.1 percent to 5530.71. The Canadian dollar weakens to 63.76 U.S. cents amid Canada’s slow GDP growth in Q2 1.8 percent annualized. Analyst Katherine Beattie notes persistentdown trend despite early rallies.
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Turkey Court Upholds Nine Year Jail for Teens Over Baklava Theft
In Ankara a high court affirmed a nine year sentence for four teenage boys aged 15 to 17 who stole a baklava dessert from a cake shop. The ruling sparked public outrage and was criticized as proof of a failing Turkish justice system and a contrast to Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz’s human rights promises.
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Reform Tory coalition seen in Ottawa talks
Reform strategists near a deal to share control of the United Alternative campaign with provincial and federal Conservatives. Alberta Treasurer Stockwell Day confirms involvement with Klein era aide Rod Love and others to form an advisory committee for a national convention next February.
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