Zulu leader to permit voting in homeland
Buthelezi of KwaZulu says he will allow polling at select government buildings in Kulete as the Transitions Executive Council asserts authority. He remains the last homeland leader opposing the vote, warning the election could lead to ANC dictatorship amid violence concerns and IEC pressure for safer voter education access.
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House taps liberal to head appropriations committee
Dems chose Rep. David Obey of Wisconsin to head the House Appropriations Committee. The 55 year old liberal and current Joint Economic Committee chair aims to push economic investments aiding working families. Acting chairman since Rep. William Natcher, 84, was hospitalized for weeks.
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Gas Pipeline Blast Rocks New Jersey Area
A 36 inch gas pipeline exploded near midnight in New Jersey causing evacuations but no injuries were reported. Officials said the blast rattled the area for miles and the cause was not immediately known. Sheriff’s dispatchers provided the initial details.
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China’s Nuclear Program Outlined by Study
A long examined report estimates China holds about 450 nuclear weapons and remains focused on qualitative advances. The study highlights secrecy and a continued build toward a stronger arsenal in the foreseeable future.
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Comrade Ring of a Road North by Muslim Led
A terse report notes a roadside ring or rally led by a Muslim group in the north with Saad named among organizers and a call for coordinated action in the area. The piece frames the event as a political or social movement with local impact.
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Hebron siege at Tomb of the Patriarchs cited in deadly gunfight
Israeli troops battled guerrillas in Hebron's Tomb of the Patriarchs, with a pediatric hospital roof used as a firing position injuring children and provoking protests from the Red Cross. UN and army accounts vary, with 18 Palestinians wounded and five soldiers lightly hurt as a bulldozer driver was struck by shattering glass.
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