Clinton pushes Burundi cease fire amid regional mediation push
President Clinton heads to Tanzania to join Nelson Mandela and other mediators in aiming for a Burundi cease fire between the government and Hutu rebels. Rebels fired on Bujumbura as peace efforts proceed, with Washington backing Mandela's process and planning a Cairo stop to discuss Middle East peacemaking.
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Clinton visits Nigeria touts trade ties and AIDS aid
President Clinton closes his Nigeria trip with an address to business leaders declaring Nigeria an important partner and announcing duty free eligibility for Nigerian experts. He urged fighting AIDS, urged Africa to break silence on the disease, and outlined U S assistance including 9.4 million for AIDS and HIV prevention and care in Nigeria.
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Fire rages at Ostankino Tower trapping four high in lift
Moscow firefighters battled a second day to extinguish a blaze at the Ostankino television tower. Four people were trapped in an elevator high in the structure as crews fought heat and smoke. Officials questioned automatic suppression systems and launched probes into possible negligence. broadcasts were halted across Moscow with restoration expected in days.
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