Singapore Airlines jet crashes on takeoff in Taiwan
Singapore Airlines defends pilot decision to take off in heavy wind and rain as 179 aboard Boeing 747-400 crash lands and bursts into flames at Chiang Kai shek airport. 79 killed, 23 of 47 Americans dead. Investigators search for a mystery object while 39 hospitalized. Authorities say weather did not exceed limits, debris and runway confusion considered. NTSB joins Taiwan inquiry. airline to compensate families with 25000 dollars each.
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Peres to Meet Arafat Amid Ongoing Israeli Palestinian Violence
In Jerusalem efforts to hold high level direct talks resume as violence continues. Six Palestinians killed at Karni crossing and in Al Khader firefight, with more than 20,000 mourners at a mass funeral. Peres plans talks with Arafat later today or Thursday to seek a truce, while Clinton aides and European actors weigh in. Arafat met Schroeder in Gaza City and asked for greater European involvement. Barak warned of harsher Israeli retaliation if attacks continue.
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Weather synopsis with mixed sun and brief showers
A cloudy start gives way to sun and isolated showers early. Breezy with 46 to 61 highs and 35 lows. National outlook shows sunny dominance in the East tomorrow. Snow flurries focus on North Dakota Wyoming and central Colorado. Showers and storms target Texas and Arkansas. The West stays tranquil from Oregon to New Mexico.
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