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Bosnian Vice President Ejup Ganic expressed concerns that an expected parliamentary vote next week on accepting the EU, Russia, and US peace ultimatum may fail. Ganic argued that the international community must provide assurances that the rights of ethnic minorities in the territory occupied by Bosnian Serbs will be protected.
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Emirates, a major United Arab Emirates airline, has initiated a multibillion dollar expansion plan in response to the UAE's rapid economic growth and increasing regional importance. The airline's General Manager for Britain and Ireland, Shoaib Khoory, stated that the strategy is reflected in its recent decision
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The Oakland Athletics have continued their impressive form, recording their second shutout in as many days with a 1-0 win over the California Angels. Carlos Reyes and Dennis Eckersley combined for a two-hitter, while Scott Brosius provided the game-winning hit with a one-out homer in the ninth inning. This victory
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In 1994, a diverse range of books made it to the bestseller lists, capturing the interests of readers worldwide. According to the provided data, which appears to be drawn from a list of bestselling books for the year, fiction and non-fiction titles dominated the charts. This snapshot provides a glimpse
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Violence and destruction shook the city of Vancouver on June 15 as hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage was caused following the Canucks' 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers in the final game of the Stanley Cup. The riots that broke out left 100 people injured,
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The Houston Rockets, led by the talented Hakeem Olajuwon, are set to face off against the New York Knicks, anchored by the dominant Patrick Ewing, in the NBA Finals. Both teams feature a mix of veteran players and promising young talent, making this a highly anticipated matchup. Key Takeaways: * Hakeem
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Bosnian Vice President Ejup Ganic expressed outrage at the Clinton administration's lobbying efforts against a U.S. House of Representatives vote to lift the arms embargo against the Bosnian government. The House had passed a proposal to unilaterally lift the embargo, but final action on the measure appears
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Heavily armed men, believed to be Muslim extremists, stopped a convoy of four mini-buses in southern Philippines on Wednesday, abducting all the passengers, including teachers reporting for work. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. in the outskirts of Lumban town, Basilan, 550 miles south of Manila. Police
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Retail giants reported mixed results for May sales, with many of the nation's largest chains seeing a decline in sales despite a slight gain from a year ago. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation's top retailer, reported a 4.7 percent increase in same-store sales, while Sears
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As consumers increasingly favor discount chains over traditional department stores, Frequency Marketing Inc. predicts this trend will continue. According to the marketing firm's Retail Satisfaction Index, department stores have seen a significant decline in market share, slipping from 32.4 percent of all shopping trips in the fall
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Actors Tom and Roseanne Arnold were acquitted of civil charges related to a 1991 incident at a Southern California psychiatric facility, where their daughter had been temporarily residing. The couple was accused of harming a nurse, Angela Brooks, who claimed Tom Arnold had shoved her during a scuffle. The Arnolds
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The year saw a fascinating array of bestselling books across various categories, ranging from fiction to non-fiction, and including trade paperbacks and mass paperbacks. The lists provided offer a glimpse into the most popular books of the year, with many of them having accumulated significant sales figures. Authors such as
