Strike threatens SA economy deepening mining walkout
In Johannesburg AP reports 340000 black miners joined the wage strike, shutting 44 of 46 targeted mines and clashing with guards. The National Union of Mineworkers says near uniform halt threatens the economy. the Chamber of Mines cites 230000 strikers among 600000 black miners and notes 13 coal and 16 gold mines affected.
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Seven dead in Philadelphia drug den case. one strangled
Police believe at least one of seven decomposed bodies found in a trash strewn apartment used by drug addicts was strangled. A warrant was issued for Harrison Marty Graham, 30, on corpse abuse charges as autopsies are pending. Authorities fear more bodies may be found in the surrounding buildings.
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Brennan Undergoes Prostate Testing At Mayo Clinic
Justice William J. Brennan, the Supreme Court's senior liberal, is being tested at Mayo Clinic in Rochester for prostate trouble on doctors’ advice. A court spokeswoman said cancer is not expected. Brennan, 81, plans to participate in the October term. He arrived Sunday and will stay through at least this week as a transurethral procedure is considered.
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Pentagon denies misleading press over Persian Gulf convoy
Pentagon officials deny a disinformation campaign after reports claimed the next Gulf convoy would start later. They say public information changes with volatile security needs and warn against talking about future operations to avoid endangering personnel.
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Car bomb injures U.S. air personnel in Athens attack
A car bomb exploded as a bus carrying nine U.S. Air Force members passed near Voula, Athens, injuring the Americans, the Greek driver, and a nearby Air Force woman. The device, carried on diplomatic plates, appeared remotely detonated. No claim of responsibility.
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