Protests mount as Habibie faces early elections calls
Jakarta protesters press for parliamentary elections soon two days after Habibie sworn in. Students clash with authorities while a reform cabinet is named. Economics minister backs early elections as tensions rise over the transition after Suharto.
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Quake Strikes Again in Central Bolivia Region
In central Bolivia an aftershock toppled damaged adobe homes and drove thousands of mountain villagers to open plazas and soccer fields for safety. Jose Antonio Gil said the death toll from Friday's temblor had climbed to at least 84.
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Pakistan leader hints at possible nuclear testing
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said India’s five nuclear tests pose a global challenge and Islamabad will not be deterred by sanctions. He gave no date for Pakistan’s own test but stressed threats of sanctions do not rattle them.
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Egypt trains tour guides to deter terrorism
Cairo reports that Egypt is training tour guides in self defense and anti-terrorism methods to protect the vital tourism sector. The program focuses on bus safety following a September attack outside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum that killed nine people including eight tourists and their driver.
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Godzilla at Cannes sparks debate on Hollywood influence
Cannes hosts a festival mix of art and glamour as Godzilla headlines a Hollywood heavy presence. Critics worry the festival loses its seriousness while supporters see global appeal, noting press traffic and film deals born in hotel bars and yachts. Hugh Grant voices personal pleasure in attending.
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Italian bakers aim for pizza speed record in Forli
Four Italian bakers led by Dovilio Nardi Michèle Accetta Nicola and Franco Grittani claimed a world speed record by baking 6 940 pizzas in 12 hours at Forli Italy The event ran from noon to midnight and used a ton of flour large quantities of water tomatoes and mozzarella as they staged a show with jokes and clowning The record may earn them a place in Guinness Book of World Records though the current edition does not list a pizza speed mark.
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