Street children turn to cheap drugs across globe study says
World Health Organization findings reveal homeless youths from Manila to Montreal turn to cheap substances from palm leaves to industrial solvents to cope. The report, based on 550 interviews in 10 cities, warns street children risk health issues and may act as a bridge for AIDS to broader populations.
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Israel to allow 30 exiles home
Israel will permit 30 Palestinian deportees to return from exile as part of concessions toward reviving Mideast peace talks. Rabin proposed Palestinians help direct $75 million in West Bank and Gaza investments and reiterated land for peace. Negotiations resume in Washington after a four month pause.
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Plane crashes in India after takeoff from Aurangabad
An Indian Airlines Boeing 737 carrying 118 people crashed near Aurangabad after takeoff and burst into flames during an attempted emergency landing. About 75 killed, 43 rescued, including pilots. Four foreigners aboard with one survivor. Investigators to inspect site. no weather issues reported at the time.
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Tighter security possible after London IRA bombing
In London, armed police arrested several people under the Prevention of Terrorism Act as permanent roadblocks were discussed to curb IRA bombs in the financial district. Scotland Yard did not confirm if arrests relate to the Saturday truck bombing or two taxi explosions, while thousands returned to work in the devastated area. Local police and anti-terrorist units reviewed security camera footage from the crime scene.
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Tornado toll rises as Tulsa suburb begins cleanup
In Catoosa Oklahoma search efforts ended after a devastating tornado that killed seven people and injured about 95. Residents returned to assess damage, with 60 mobile homes and many houses destroyed along a half mile wide path. President Clinton sought disaster declarations for Tulsa and Rogers counties.
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Columbia lifts off on German science mission from Cape Canaveral
Columbia launched at 10 50 am EDT with seven astronauts on a Germany chartered science mission. It marked NASA's third attempt after a prior engine shutdown and set a record for the shortest interval between U S human space flights at nine days after Discovery’s return.
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Gays Return Home After Historic Washington March
Hundreds of thousands marched on the National Mall demanding end to legal discrimination while celebrating solidarity. Participants, including Eustacia Smith and J B Collier, urged nationwide action as organizers tied the event to civil rights history and called for full freedom to marry and serve openly.
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