Islam Still at Heart of Iran After Election
President Mohammad Khatami stated reforms will not undermine Islam and are part of the revolution’s essence. Final election results show Khatami allies with 170 seats in the 290-member parliament, hard-liners 45, independents 10, and 65 seats pending run-offs in April.
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Bus bombings in Philippines kill 41. ferry hit
A series of bombings aboard Super Five Express buses in Ozamis and Rizal left at least 41 dead and over 45 injured. Authorities tied the attacks to a suspected Muslim separatist group, with the ferry explosion adding to the casualties and fear.
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Three U S tourists among dead in Guatemalan plane crash
A single engine Cessna crashed into a river during descent to an eastern Guatemala airport, killing three American tourists and injuring the pilot. The victims were identified as pilot Steven Hecht and his wife Robin Hecht, Frank Hazard, and Florens Winton.
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Missing radio reporter detained by Russians
Radio Liberty reporter An drei Babitsky, once missing in Chechnya, claimed he faced Chechen captors in exchange for Russian prisoners. He surfaced Friday in Makhachkala after weeks with no contact, detained for an alleged forged Azerbaijani passport.
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Mongolians Wary as Winter Kills Livestock in Vast Wastes
Thousands of Mongolian herdsmen endure freezing conditions as livestock perish near tents. The International Red Cross reports over 44,500 households losing about 850,000 animals. Aid appeals rise amid harsh winter.
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