Rebels claim control in Afghanistan following coup
Rebels led by an air force commander said they had taken control after a coup in which President Daoud and his brother Naeem were killed. but independent confirmation was lacking. Fighting continued in Kabul with up to 200 bodies reportedly seen, borders closed and communications cut as guerrilla resistance may persist.
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Harar
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Naeem
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Darulaman Road
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Washington
State Department
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Italy
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Milan
Genoa
Twin
Rome
Il Tempo
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Czechoslovakia
Angola
Fire devastates downtown Nassau amid strong winds
A massive Nassau blaze destroyed nearly a half square mile downtown Bay Street area, burning four apartments, a four story office building, six businesses and about 20 homes. Firefighters heeded by weak water pressure and 25 mph winds faced delays. no injuries reported. Witnesses recalled flames from Central Furniture and embers reaching the Education Ministry building.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Bay Street
Cornea transplant lets blind man see
Tucson report tells how Pete Acuna, born blind, sees for the first time after a cornea transplant at the University of Arizona Hospital. He jokes about doors, mirrors and chasing a bus while hoping to improve vision and enjoy musical scores. His sister and mother share hopeful remarks.
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Ariz
Pete Acuna
Acuna
University of Arizona
Arizona School For the Deaf and Blind
Pete
Carmen Munoz
Josie Zavale
Nest egg helps delay tax audit in Florida tale
Paul Waliga found six bluejay chicks hatched in a bag of financial records in his shed delaying an IRS audit set for May 12. Officials reportedly amused, rescheduling the review as ornithologists note the birds’ likely exit in days.
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Fla
Paul Wolga
Waliga
IRS
Eric Roberts
Florida State University
Frances James
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