Floods destroy camp for French in Bosnia
In Mostar, floods from an overflowing dam washed across a French Foreign Legion camp. Brig Gen Andre Soubirou said the camp was destroyed but no injuries occurred. 300 men were rescued by helicopter as others fled. An Italian officer died on a flooded road amid the chaos.
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Marine in Okinawa Rape Trial Seeks Local Jurisdiction
NAHA Japan A U S Marine accused of raping a Japanese schoolgirl asked that his trial stay on Okinawa despite protests from residents and his mother. Pfc Rodrico Harp 21 of Griffin Georgia opposed moving the case while Lance Cpl Kenrick Ledet 20 of Waycross Georgia did not object to a similar motion. The court accepted Cannon's appeal and final statements will be delayed as judges weigh public sentiment.
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Paris apartment buyer dies before owning dream home
Andre Raffray, who paid 184000 for a Van Gogh era Arles apartment, dies at 77 while his widow must continue monthly payments. Jeanne Calment, 120, dines at her nursing home near the vacant dwelling. If Calment outlives Raffray’s heirs face further obligations.
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Peace deal hinges on Syria U S says
Washington states the Clinton administration seeks Syria to close extremist groups offices in Damascus and curb guerrilla operations in southern Lebanon as part of any comprehensive peace settlement. An anonymous official warned that without action Israel could refrain from signing a peace treaty.
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