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Friday, May 15, 1998
Frank Sinatra Is Mourned
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After 82 years of doing it his way, legendary singer Frank Sinatra has died of a heart attack. His wife, Barbara, was at his side last night when he died. "Frank Sinatra's family appreciates the outpouring of love and affection from countless fans representing all generations in every corner of the world," Sinatra's spokeswoman said. President Clinton took a break from an economic summit in England today to pay tribute the man he called an American icon. "Today, I think every American would have to smile and say he really did do it his way," Clinton said. Newspapers across the country restarted their presses to announce Sinatra's death. A private funeral is planned, but no details have been announced.
Foreigners Flee Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- After days of economic protests and deadly riots, hundreds of Americans and other foreigners fled the country today. The rush swamped commercial airlines; the U.S. Embassy and big foreign businesses chartered flights to send their people to safety. No foreigners have been reported hurt so far. Hundreds of looters died today when they were trapped by arson fires set by rioters in four Jakarta shopping malls.
World Leaders Warn India, Indonesia
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) -- Leaders of the world's richest nations meeting to talk about Asia's economic turmoil and global unemployment have instead urgently turned their attention to Indonesia riots and a possible nuclear arms race in South Asia. World leaders strongly condemned India's nuclear testing, but disagreed today about punitive sanctions. They also urged Indonesia's government to exercise "maximum restraint" as rioting took more lives today.
Pakistan Won't Rush Nuclear Tests
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Despite mounting pressure to respond in kind, Pakistan assured a top-level U.S. delegation today that it had yet to decide on matching India's nuclear tests with one of its own. "We are in no haste to test the bomb immediately after India has tested its bomb, as we are a responsible nation," Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said.
China Linked to Democratic Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic fund-raiser Johnny Chung told Justice Department investigators he received some $300,000 from a Chinese aerospace official who told him the money was for political contributions, according to congressional sources. Key members of Congress said Chung's statements reinforce suspicions that China tried to influence the 1996 presidential election.
Corruption Uncovered in S. Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- More than $1.2 billion was missing from government coffers due to corruption, fraud and ignorance, a special investigator told Parliament today. "The unfortunate truth is that a shockingly large proportion of the South African community appears to regard public funds and assets as fair game for corrupt schemes," said Judge William Heath, who heads the independent Special Investigation Unit.
Rwandans Admit Genocide
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) -- About 2,000 prisoners have confessed to taking part in the Hutu-orchestrated slaughter of more than 500,000 people, in an attempt to avoid being executed, the Justice Ministry said today. "Some of them are tired of being in prison," Justice Secretary-General Gerard Gahima said. "Others know the possibility of being brought to justice is real. They saw the confessions to be in their best interest."
Six Ill From E. Coli Bacteria
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Of 21 people suspected to have fallen ill in two days in Indiana from E. coli bacteria, six cases of the contamination have been confirmed. "Most definitely, we have an outbreak," said Dr. Gregory Steele, chief epidemiologist with the Indiana State Department of Health. E. coli is spread through undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables. The illness can be fatal for very young children, the elderly or people with weak immune systems. All of the Indiana cases involve adults.
Dow Ends Down 76.23
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Dow Jones industrial average fell 76.23 points today to close at 9,096, pressured for a second straight day by news of violence in Indonesia and warnings about technology company profits. Declining issues on the New York Stock Exchange led advancers 1,765-1,148. The Nasdaq fell 18.59 to 1,846.77.
Sutton Leads in Byron Nelson
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Hal Sutton made birdies on three of the last five holes to take a one-stroke lead at 9-under-par 131 today in the GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Harrison Frazar held onto the lead until Sutton's late rush. Frazar was in second place at 132 going into the weekend, followed by Fred Couples, Robert Damron and Bob Friend at 133.
