Quest for adrenalin rush ends in death in Switzerland
In Interlaken a 15-minute flash flood on the Saxeten River killed 19 people and left two missing after a canyoning trip run by Adventure World. Travelers from Australia New Zealand Britain South Africa the United States Canada and Switzerland were affected. Guides faced questions over warning signs as officials considered risk in extreme sports tourism.
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U S trained battalion to join jungle war against drug trade
A U S trained Colombian army battalion will deploy by year’s end into the Amazon jungles near Tres Esquinas to strike ties between FARC rebels and cocaine. Washington’s aid tops 300 million while the unit’s role centers on drug lab raids and airstrip fumigation amid ongoing guerrilla threats.
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Andes
Washington
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China orders arrest of Falun Gong head leader Li Hongzhi
Beijing issues an arrest order targeting Li Hongzhi founder of Falun Gong amid a crackdown after the group was banned as a threat to communist rule. State media say police must locate and arrest him as thousands protested and books and materials were confiscated. The group denies political aims.
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New York
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Taiwan Leader Proposes Peace Via Special State Ties
Beijing rejects Lee Teng-hui's call for a special state to state relation with China as a bid to ease tensions. People's Daily warns such a scheme ruins peace in the Taiwan Strait and jeopardizes peaceful reunification. Lee defends the plan as fostering peace and mutual respect.
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Protests Surface After Falun Gong Death Toll Claims
State media attribute at least 16 deaths to Falun Gong linked protests while organizers deny prior knowledge of gatherings. Reporters noted authorities and officials faced questions as demonstrations drew attention from across the region.
Megawati Declares Victory and Outlines Clean Government
In a emotional address Megawati Sukarnoputri claims victory in the historic general elections. She calls for the current administration to step down and outlines plans for a "clean and trusted" government amid ongoing ballot irregularities.
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Bodies Found After Mountain Plane Crash in Colombia
Searchers recovered four of seven aboard a U S Army RC-7 reconnaissance plane that struck a 9000 foot peak over a drug producing area near Colombia's southern border with Ecuador. Names not yet released. pilots' identity noted among Americans.
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