Riots in Sri Lanka Death Toll Tops 200 Across Nation
Eight days of ethnic clashes between Sinhalese and Tamil communities left more than 200 dead nationwide as Sri Lanka lifts a 24 hour curfew in Colombo to allow food purchases. Pope John Paul II urged restraint and understanding amid the violence. Pro Tamil politicians in India urged UN peacekeepers. Substantial curfews eased, but sporadic violence and a few civilian deaths continued, according to government secretary Douglas Liyanage.
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Chad seeks air support as Libyan raids hit Faya Largeau
Chad reports Libyan warplanes attacked the northern oasis Faya Largeau, claiming a five hour battle recaptured the town from Libyan backed rebels. Officials say MiG 23s struck three times and a jet was downed. Libya denies raids amid unprecedented front reports.
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Second Emanuela Orlandi deadline passes without word
Police said the death threat claiming the 15 year old Vatican messenger’s daughter would be killed if Mehmet Ali Agca was not released by midnight yesterday likely came from a hoax. A prior July 20 deadline also passed with no trace of the girl.
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Challenger rollout delayed by storm threats at Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral forecast of thunderstorms postponed the space shuttle Challenger rollout to the Kennedy Space Center launch pad. NASA spokesman Jim Ball said the Catenger 4 third voyage into space remains on schedule for Aug. 30 with a 10 day buffer. The next flight will be the eighth shuttle mission and will carry Lt. Col. Guion Bluford, the first African American in space.
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Seven Missing After Drowning At Irish Coast Festival
A freak swimming accident off Doolin on Ireland s west coast left one dead and seven missing. The victims aged 17 to 25 were among about 40 000 fans at a Lisdoonvarna festival headlined by Van Morrison when strong currents pulled them under at a dangerous sandbar near the coast.
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Roy Wins 14th Canadian Frog Jumping Championship Title
Wacky Roy the leopard frog leaped 145 inches across three jumps to win 250 dollars and a trophy for 19 year old Richard Couch of Winnipeg who found the frog near St Pierre Jolys Manitoba. Couch finished second in six prior years and plans to return with more frogs.
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Soft shoe artist wins stage right after parkade clash
Manchester retiree Joe Herbert 57 battled a parkade manager who banned street performances after a year of weekly shows. Police mediation allowed him to sing again with no disturbance. Fans and store managers backed him, boosting his notoriety as he eyes a record deal and TV appearances as "Mr. Good."
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Rebel optimism rises after talks with U S envoy in Colombia
Salvadoran rebel Rubén Zamora called his discussion with U S envoy Richard Stone "very positive" as hopes grow for a negotiated end to the three year civil war. Stone flew on to El Salvador while Betancur pressed mediation and a separate rebel overture toward direct talks was reported in Mexico City.
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Times Beach Residents Celebrate Christmas Amid Heatwave
In Times Beach, 700 residents and former villagers gathered for a Christmas in mid 90s heat. Dioxin contamination and December floods forced evacuations, with Mayor Marilyn Leistner and Santa Claus among the volunteers. Few families remain, lacking postal service water or trash collection.
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Syria rejects US plan to pull troops from Lebanon
Syria denounced the American bid to withdraw foreign troops from Lebanon and rejected May 17 accord terms. President Hafez Assad accused Washington of bias and said McFarlane’s mission merely echoed Israeli positions.
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Weather and storm impacts across multiple states
Thunderstorms with high winds swept through Arizona and Utah, causing widespread power outages in Michigan. Gusts exceeded 60 mph near Phoenix and Lake Havasu City, with heavy rain in Utah and 144 inches recorded in Salt Lake City’s southwest area. Flood watches issued from Oregon to Utah and Arizona.
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