The Indian Express -- General

Sunday, November 16 1997

Hooch claims 18 in Raigad

Eighteen persons died after consuming country liquor laced with adulterated methyl alcohol in Raigad district, some 100 km from Mumbai. 62 persons have been admitted to city hospitals, 10 of them in a critical state. The patients living in the Hal and Madh hamlets of Khalapur had consumed the spurious liquor over the past two days and began complaining of nausea, giddiness, convulsions and severe pain before being rushed to city hospitals.

FBI admits foul-up in probing Chinese role

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has acknowledged overlooking key information on China's efforts to buy political influence in the United States and help the Clinton-Gore ticket win the last election. The information include evidence of the magnitude and means by which Beijing hoped to influence the US elections.

Domestic air travellers worst-hit as ATCs slow down

Passengers travelling by air on the domestic sector are a harassed lot today due to inordinate flight delays. This is an outcome of the go-slow that the Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) have been following since November 1 all over the country. The ATCs are on a go-slow as their charter of demands, which include improved remuneration package as recommended by the Julka committee, are not being met.

FBI admits foul-up in probing Chinese role

Globe Trotting -- Quake rocks north Tibet

And now "Dolly-good" tales spell more trouble for Bill

Review plea in Samba case stayed

US diplomatic as Iraq climbs down

Vital design for a bridge over troubled waters

Domestic air travellers worst-hit as ATCs slow down

YC rally in Kerala flouts court norms

Kasi's trial and conviction generate solidarity within CIA

Hooch claims 18 in Raigad

Somu cremated with full military honours

Deadly "Delhi" joins Navy

Quicktakes -- Murdoch, Prannoy land in soup