100 Russian troops killed in Grozny fighting
Over a hundred Russian troops were killed by Chechen rebels in heavy fighting in central Grozny, Moscow's Echo radio reported. However, the report was not confirmed by Moscow.



Family seeks Hillary's help for custody of Cuban boy
A Miami cousin fighting with her family for custody of a 6-year-old Cuban castaway wrote a letter to Hillary Rodham Clinton, urging her to use her clout as first lady to help the boy stay in Miami.



Sunken oil tanker's Indian captain jailed; spill sparks fiery debates
Investigators put the captain of the sunken tanker Erika behind bars as navy vessels tried to stem an oil slick which is threatening the western seaboard since the ship broke up at the weekend.



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