Families of airliner crash gather in Colombia
BugA Colombia AP report describes rescuers packing victims into bags on a mountain ridge after an American Airlines crash that killed 160. By early today at least 81 bodies were flown to Buga as relatives sought access to a makeshift morgue, with four survivors including U S citizens. A morgue forms list victims by physical traits while officials delay processing to check for terrorism and bomb evidence amid grieving relatives.
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NATO Takes Over Bosnia Peacekeeping With Split City Fears
NATO assumed the Bosnia peacekeeping mission from the U N amid calls for force separation, mine clearing, and deep moves into Serb held territory. Carl Bildt said rival front lines are disengaging faster than expected and Serb authorities pledged full Dayton accord implementation, though Serb fears in Sarajevo linger as thousands flee and bodies are moved.
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Fire at Indian school party kills hundreds in stampede
In Sirsa, northern India, a tented year end party for about 1,500 high school students and parents burned after a short circuit. Police say at least 300 died, many students, with 160 injured, many seriously, as frightened attendees rushed the sole exit.
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Diana holds trump card in royal divorce saga
London AP reports Princess Diana retains leverage in her troubled marriage as a rapid divorce may be delayed for two years. A confidante says she will not divorce until her future status is secure, while Christmas at Sandringham nears and the queen presses for a quick settlement.
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Israel hints at nuclear arms while seeking Middle East peace
Prime Minister Shimon Peres told Israeli editors that Israel would give up its nuclear capability for peace and urged a Middle East free of nuclear weapons. Western analysts say Israel maintains a significant stockpile as talks push for a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace.
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El Gordo Christmas Lottery Pays 117 Winners 2.4 Million Each
In Madrid the world’s richest lottery awarded 117 winners 2.4 million dollars each. Palma de Mallorca erupted in dances as El Gordo distributed a 285 million dollar jackpot. The draw totals 1.3 billion in prizes with El Gordo claiming the largest single payout for a number chosen by players.
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Spain
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el Gordo
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Doomsday cult found bodies in star formation near Alpine camp
Police in Saint-Pierre-sur-Chérenn e France uncovered at least 14 burned bodies arranged in a star around a forest campfire, with a child among them. Sixteen Order of the Solar Temple members—half Swiss, half French—missing since the previous week, sparked a large manhunt as notes hinted at another mass death. Authorities questioned if the deaths were self-inflicted with possible booby traps set in cars nearby.
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Clinton predicts budget talks will succeed in seven years
President Clinton said budget talks aimed at balance in seven years will succeed without harming the social safety net. He urged Congress to reopen government after holiday recess and expressed hope workers will soon return to full pay and services. He noted progress in talks with Republicans and highlighted veterans and children’s benefits slated to resume by Jan. 1.
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