Brazilian land protests turn violent across states
In Brazil's 19 states violent anti-government protests erupted as the Landless Rural Workers Movement led demonstrations over agricultural policy. Two people were killed and at least 17 injured, with leaders and police confirming the toll as protests aim to press for agrarian reform through Friday. The movement is known for occupations of land deemed unproductive, amid stark land ownership gaps where the richest 20 percent hold about 90 percent of land.
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China tightens anti religious campaign in Tibet
A Tibet monitoring group reports Beijing has barred students from visiting Buddhist sites and curtailed private religious practice in Lhasa and Lingzhi. Raids at private homes target shrines images of the Dalai Lama and incense burners, aiming to erode support for the exiled spiritual leader amid a four year drive.
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Montreal studies pepper spray use after two deaths
Quebec shores up pepper spray policy as two Montreal area men died after spray blasts. Public Security Minister Serge Menard says a panel of experts will review police spray use for uncontrollable individuals. He cautions against an immediate ban, noting spray is viewed as a soft, less injurious option. Montreal police say spray can reduce recourse to batons or chokeholds.
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Case closed against Russian media mogul over alleged cheating
Moscow reports the criminal case against Vladimir Gusinsky, a Russian media mogul critical of Kremlin policies, was closed for lack of evidence after he was jailed for four days in June on cheating charges involving a $10 million privatization deal. Authorities had twice seized documents and questioned him after his release amid international outrage.
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Rochester teen donates liver to mother in transplant
A 17-year-old Rochester girl donated 60 percent of her liver to save her mother, Karen Fritton, who suffered from Hepatitis C. Both women remained in guarded but satisfactory condition at Strong Memorial Hospital after the Tuesday afternoon operation, with livers expected to return to normal size within weeks. Laure Hawes accompanied her mother as family observers, and doctors said the procedure offers a good chance for both to recover fully.
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Coney Island Hospital Cited for Health Violations
New York state health officials fined Coney Island Hospital 46000 dollars and placed it on one year probation after finding 23 health violations in the care of a homeless rape victim. A resident exam was deemed cursory and STD screening inadequate while prosecutors dropped a rape charge against Anthony Jones who later pleaded guilty to attempted assault.
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Rochester's air fares third highest in nation
Rochester's air fares stayed high as airport competition remained limited. Data from the U S Department of Transportation shows Rochester travelers paid 30.1 cents per mile in Q4 1999, down from 30.7 cents in Q3, keeping Rochester at the nation's third highest ranking.
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Kennedy links center to family legacy in new film
Caroline Kennedy unveils a 10 minute film at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to connect the center with her parents. The piece includes clips of her father President Kennedy speeches and details on fundraising by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Mamie Eisenhower. New interactive exhibits and an enhanced Kennedy bust backdrop are planned, with updated displays ready by December. Visitors will see the film every quarter hour at Millennium Stage as part of a broader effort to educate younger visitors about the arts and the Kennedy legacy.
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German move to reunite US father with children
German officials plan a reunification process for an American father and his two children held in a German foster home for over seven years. The Washington Post notes a shift in custody dispute policy with the United States. It is unclear if custody will be regained. A 1995 court found the children bonded with the foster family, warning against separation. A German delegation member said the foster parents are open for contact and to supervise preparation for the move.
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Senate bill targets sale of false IDs on the internet
A Senate bill introduced Wednesday would criminalize selling or distributing computer files with false identification. The proposal follows a May Capitol Hill hearing where law enforcement and some convicts showed how easy it is to obtain false driver’s licenses military IDs federal credentials and other IDs online.
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