Russia's new super rich flaunt wealth abroad and at home
Wealthy Russians flock to Moscow shops, Paris, London and New York, spending heavily on luxury and real estate while facing kidnappings and crime fears. Analysts note rapid fortunes created by former party and factory bosses aided by rising biznesmeny, sparking fears of a criminal state despite little chance of returning to communism.
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Russian Millionaires Hide Wealth as Gap With Poor Grows
Wealthy Russians rise in a new class of self made millionaires while the gap with the poor widens and tax and law enforcement practices obscure true fortunes. Harvard economist Marshall Goldman criticizes their ethics as an obstacle to reform. No. 1 is Vladimir Gusinsky of Most Group, vacationing, with No. 2 Oleg Boiko avoiding publicity. Foreigners observe ostentatious consumption but sticker shock is evident as prices appear irrelevant to Russia’s wealthy shoppers.
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NAACP Chief Chavis Refuses to Quit Amid Settlement
NAACP executive director Benjamin Chavis declines resignation after an out of court settlement with a former employee. Chapters in two states threaten funding. Chavis cites long membership and says he did nothing wrong. A lawyer's letter to Mary E. Stansel says the settlement involved discrimination, not harassment. Stansel declined to delete the harassment claim.
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Israel apologizes for 7 deaths in Lebanon strike
An Israeli jet bombed a two story house in Deir Zahrani Lebanon killing seven civilians including two children and wounding 13. Israel described the strike as a mistake and apologized for the losses after raids on a Hezbollah base in southern Lebanon.
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Yugoslavia cuts ties with Bosnian Serbs
Belgrade withdraws support for Bosnia's Serbs and seals the border to most exports. Yugoslavia bans Bosnian Serb leaders from its territory, ending a 28 month war sponsorship and risking its own economy.
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Altman gone not forgotten in White House testimony row
Washington Senators from both parties renewed attacks on Deputy Treasury Secretary Roger Altman as White House aides testified he failed to fully correct his February testimony. The hearings focused on Treasury contacts with aides about RTC probe ties to the Clintons and Altman’s disclosure gaps.
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Deodorant spray test on cows shocks Nebraska readers
In a Cold War era probe, Army scientists allegedly sprayed deodorant on cows at stockyards in Omaha and six cities in 1964 65 to study contamination risks. A later Army letter said only a 4 ounce can of deodorant was used, sparking disbelief from Rep Peter Hoagland who quipped at the imagery of covert operatives sneaking through stalls.
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Rwandan refugees return home in western Rwanda
In Ruhengeri an 80 year old man revisits his mud brick home after fleeing months ago as fighting left villages leveled and food scarce. UN figures show 430000 Rwandans have crossed back into the country as civilians seek safety and leadership to rebuild their villages amid war.
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