American Brands Melt Away from Russia Market Crisis
U S firms pulled back as Russia's August crisis hit. Dunkin Donuts, Pizza Hut, and Ben and Jerry’s retreated from Moscow while McDonald’s expanded with 46 restaurants and strong local sourcing. Despite turmoil, firms like Microsoft and Exxon pursued long term goals amid a challenging banking system and Byzantine regulations.
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Rebels kill 40 in Makamba province Burundi
Burundian army spokesman Lt. Col. Mammert Sinarinzi said Hutu rebels slashed at least 40 people to death over three days in Makamba province, about 50 miles south of Bujumbura. He suspected rebel infiltration from Tanzania as Howard Wolpe arrived as U S envoy for talks.
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World Digest Threats End With Bombing in Turkey
In Bingol Turkey a bomber killed himself and a 16 year old girl as he detonated near a provincial governor Suleyman Kamel who blamed Kurdish rebels. Twelve injured including the governor’s driver. A bomb found near a Yuksekova primary school was defused. In Cuernavaca a judge ordered Fernando Hernandez Leyva and three accomplices jailed on 137 killings and multiple crimes. Leyva claimed innocence for most charges.
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Jalisco
Colima
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Lebanese doctor given life term in Saudi abortion case
A Lebanese physician convicted of performing abortions in Saudi Arabia is sentenced to life in prison. The doctor has remained in custody for 12 years, with interrogations continuing throughout his detention, as reported by al Eqtissadiyah.
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Sheriff Sale Notice for Wellsville Property in Franklin KS
Public auction set for April 14 1999 at 10 00 am at the west steps Ottawa for 207 N Main Wellsville Kansas. Property includes north 5 feet of Lot 24 all of Lot 26 and south 20 feet of Lot 26 block 7 per plat. Debtor information to be used for debt collection. Rex A Bowling Sheriff Franklin County Kansas.
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