War ends as Lebed seals deal with Chechens
Russia’s security chief Alexander Lebed announced an end to the Chechnya war after signing a breakthrough agreement with rebel leader Aslan Maskhadov in Dagestan. The pact aims to suspend independence bids, create a joint peace commission by October 1, and paves the way for a December 31, 2001 decision on Chechen status amid ongoing clashes and troop withdrawals.
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Boris Yeltsin
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Danish Railways Bans White Socks for 20 000 Staff
Danish State Railways will distribute dark socks to all 20 000 employees after complaints that white socks clashed with dark blue uniforms. Politiken reports the policy aims to ensure uniforms look pleasant and harmonious. Birte Brandt, a rail official, notes the change leaves no room for wearing white socks as an excuse.
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Denver man jailed after attempting to free his dog
Jonathan Nagle 34 tried to breach a Denver Municipal Animal Shelter fence to retrieve Sailor the Labrador mix. He was jailed on burglary and bribery charges after offering to pay a $50 impound fee twice. released on $10,000 bond as the case continues.
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Jonathan Nagle
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Toronto Toddler Overdoses On Crack Cocaine
A nineteen month old boy Tyrell Davidson was found in convulsions after swallowing crack cocaine in his Toronto family apartment. Police say tests showed cocaine in his system and his condition was serious but stable. The mother described finding the drug in a plastic bag and said a boarded had used crack recently. investigators will consult prosecutors on possible charges.
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Farrakhan declines Libyan prize awaiting court ruling
Louis Farrakhan refused the $250,000 prize tied to Libya's Gaddafi Human Rights Award, saying he will wait for a U.S. court decision on sanctions before accepting funds. He vowed to pursue a legal challenge while maintaining the prize honor.
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Louis Farrakhan
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Attacks by rebels threaten tourism in Mexican resort
Guerrilla gunfire near Huatulco sent foreign visitors, including six American women, under police escort as Mexico braces for impact on its $6 billion a year tourism sector. Officials report no direct tourist fatalities. locals fret about reputational harm and broader regional resorts may follow.
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Ohio
Margaret McDermott
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Ixtapa
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