May 16, 1998
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2014: At least 12 people were killed and 70 others injured when two bombs exploded in a market in Nairobi, Kenya.
- 2014: Twelve people are killed in two explosions in the Gikomba market area of Nairobi, Kenya.
- 2011: STS-134 (ISS assembly flight ULF6), launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the 25th and final flight for Space Shuttle Endeavour.
- 2005: Kuwait permits women's suffrage in a 35–23 National Assembly vote.
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