Mandela fires Winnie Mandela from government post in South Africa
Nelson Mandela dismissed his wife Winnie from her cabinet role in a move aimed at restoring discipline and unity in government. The decision, announced at a packed briefing, ends weeks of controversy over her outspoken criticism and alleged improprieties, while preserving her parliamentary seat.
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Man burns girlfriend's son in bid to scare kids
A 35 year old man admitted setting his girlfriend's 10 year old son on fire with alcohol and lighter fluid while trying to force the boy to reveal who took food stamps. The child suffered third degree burns over 70 percent of his body and is in critical condition. Police charged Tony Harris with heinous battery and attempted heinous battery. The state took custody of the boy's siblings. Washington news notes a Census Bureau travel survey launching in late April to study travel patterns, infrastructure needs, technology, pollution, energy costs, and safety, covering 80,000 households with three quarterly interviews.
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Chernobyl wall risk could trigger new nuclear plume
London reporting notes a EU funded Observer piece stating the dividing wall between Chernobyl reactor No 4 and functioning No 3 may fail. If it collapses debris could breach the sarcophagus around the No 4 unit, risking another radioactive plume over Europe and Britain.
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Police raid cult compound in Tokyo linked to nerve gas attack
Police backed by a warrant searched the Aum Shinri Kyo main compound for nine hours seizing papers and chemicals. Officers wearing gas masks investigated laboratories and storage areas as part of a broader murder inquiry related to the Tokyo subway nerve gas incident.
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Neeson says sex symbol label is flattering not a ladies man
Liam Neeson says the sex symbol tag from Barbara Walters Special is flattering but he is not a real ladies man. He defines a ladies man as someone who hangs out in lounges and asks to see Schindler’s List rather than his own work.
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Senate Republicans wary of welfare reform risks
Some GOP senators remain hesitant about strict welfare limits as the House passes a sweeping overhaul. Democrats oppose the bill’s approach to aid for poor families and immigrants, raising the chance of a veto by President Clinton if Congress cannot agree to safeguarding the safety net for children. Senate hearings are underway but progress is uncertain as party members weigh political costs and policy details.
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Clinton vows veto of welfare bill over child safety net
President Clinton will reject any welfare bill from Congress that removes the child safety net. White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta said the veto could extend to Republican tax cut and crime bills. House GOP plan seeks 66 billion in five years by block granting to states, with caps on benefits and teen mother cash aid, drawing GOP support and Senate skepticism.
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Clinton, Bhutto pledge efforts to aid women in Pakistan
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto met at Bhutto's hillside residence in Islamabad to vow joint resolve to improve women's lives. Clinton stressed ongoing work needed in both nations, while Bhutto said her government is attacking institutional gender discrimination amid criticism by opponents.
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