Mexico clears Raul Salinas of money laundering charges
A Mexican appeals court in Mexico City dismissed money laundering charges against Raul Salinas de Gortari, brother of former president Carlos Salinas. The court found no court ruling proving the money was legally obtained, upholding a 1997 innocence ruling. He still faces a murder charge in the 1994 killing of Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu.
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China Condemns Dalai Lama Over India Nuclear Stance
A Chinese government controlled newspaper denounces the Dalai Lama for urging India not to be pressured by others over nuclear weapons. It accuses him of repaying India for support and frames him as a dangerous advocate of Tibetan independence. The piece follows global criticism of India after its nuclear tests.
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Nurse claims torture by Saudi police in murder case
British nurse Deborah Parry and Lucille McLauchlan say they confessed to the 1996 murder of Australian nurse Yvonne Gilford after abuse by Saudi authorities. King Fahd commuted their sentences. Parry and McLauchlan returned to London amid controversy over selling interviews.
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U S considers border patrol troops amid funding concerns
The plan to send troops to patrol the Mexico border faces pushback as critics warn Pentagon budgets are tight after long declines. Administration opposition to the border patrol provision is noted amid discussions of overall spending about the previous year's level.
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PulseNet computer network to track food-borne illness
Vice President Al Gore will unveil PulseNet a nationwide government computer network with Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman and Health Secretary Donna Shalala. It promises to identify outbreaks five times faster and reduce the about 9 000 deaths and 23 million illnesses annually from food-borne pathogens. Previous steps include farm and processor guidelines and new meat and poultry inspection techniques.
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Tax revenue surge yields April budget surplus
A surge in tax revenue produced a record 124.6 billion dollar budget surplus in April. Expenditures ran slightly below projections and health care costs were lower than forecast. Economists credit higher tax receipts to stronger stock market and better than expected performance.
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Senate backs broad bankruptcy overhaul bill in Congress
The bankruptcy reform bill advances in Congress as part of a sweeping 20 year overhaul. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved it 16 2 while the House committee cleared a similar version 18 10. Senator Grassley argues it forces debt avoiders to pay, shielding other consumers from higher prices.
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Senate votes to curb Big Tobacco protections
The Senate, in a 61 to 37 vote, rejected a liability cap for the tobacco industry in a move to tighten controls. Senator Patrick Leahy commented that protections for Big Tobacco harm the public health and praised the stance as a lesson learned.
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