Wednesday, October 21, 1998
Nigeria inferno victims buried in mass graves
The first group of victims of the explosion and fire at a fuel pipeline in Nigeria that may have claimed as many as 600 lives have been buried in mass graves, radio reports said yesterday in the West African country.
IMF puts off Pakistan visit, economic package in trouble
A much-awaited economic bailout package for cash-strapped Pakistan was in jeopardy yesterday as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indefinitely postponed a planned visit.
Euro liquidity fears grow among bankers, officials
European bankers and officials have become increasingly concerned that the euro's birth at the turn of the year might spark a liquidity shortage among banks and investment firms. With just over two months to go before 11 countries join a common currency, monetary authorities say the uncertainties associated with the euro's introduction could lead firms to curb sharply their trading activities ahead of January 1.
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