Bomb Rocks Protestant Town as NI Peace Talks Resume
A car bomb exploded in Portadown injuring no one but damaging a building as peace talks in Northern Ireland resumed. Police evacuated nearby streets after warnings and Mayor Kenneth Twydle described shock and flames rising. Sinn Fein attendance remains disputed while PM Blair considers their demand to rejoin talks.
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Nagano closes as Czech hockey wins first gold
The Nagano Games wrap with Bjorn Dahlie winning his fourth medal amid a lantern lit finale. Dominik Hasek and the Czech Republic hockey team earn gold by defeating Russia 1-0, marking the country’s first hockey Olympic gold. IOC chief Samaranch lauds the organizing effort as 50,000 lanterns glow.
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Election violence toll rises in India during staggered polls
Leftist guerrillas attacked forces guarding polling places in southern India as violence climbed to 31 over two days. A land mine killed seven soldiers and wounded 37 in Andhra Pradesh while other clashes killed four election officers and two policemen. A political activist was also stabbed overnight amid the unrest.
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British Airways to buy up to 100 jets for regional fleet
British Airways announced a plan to acquire as many as 100 jets from Boeing and Airbus Industrie Ercanelle for up to 3.2 billion dollars. Bids must be submitted by March 16, with the aircraft serving four regional European subsidiaries and boosting punctuality capacity and in-flight service.
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