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To: Alan Whirlwind who wrote (70549)	5/28/2001 2:21:18 PM
From: lorne	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116972

Bullion scam takes new turn as key accused dies. "“The death of Mr Devang Shah has left several questions unanswered. The death has shocked the bullion community of Ahmedabad, and traders fear that the worst in the bullion trade is not over. There is a grand design behind the scam and the death of Mr Devang Shah adds, just confirms how grave the rot is in the system." Full story >>> financialexpress.com

To: Alan Whirlwind who wrote (70549)	5/28/2001 10:05:36 PM
From: long-gone	Respond to of 116972

Monday May 28 7:14 PM ET 12 Die in Central Africa Coup Bid By JOSEPH BENAMSSE, Associated Press Writer BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) - Soldiers attacked the home of President Ange-Felix Patasse with gunfire and mortars Monday in what military authorities said was a coup attempt in the Central African Republic. At least 12 people died - including seven members of the presidential guard, killed defending Patasse, presidential spokesman Prosper Ndouba said. Patasse remained inside his villa, unharmed, authorities said. Gunfire, fierce for hours after the early morning attack and sporadic throughout late morning, died down by afternoon and the government released a statement saying the army had the situation under control in Bangui, the capital. But the rebellious army unit blamed for the attack retreated to the city's southern end and apparently still held the transmitter for national radio, keeping it off the air. Residents reported armed rebel soldiers walking the streets of Bangui's southern neighborhoods. The Central African Republic has a history of military uprisings, with three major rebellions against Patasse since 1996. The former French colony is one of Africa's poorest countries. Low or delayed pay has been a main complaint of soldiers in the rebellions. The United Nations (news - web sites) wrapped up a peacekeeping mission in the country in February, but U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan (news - web sites) warned that tensions remained high. The latest uprising erupted about 2 a.m., waking the capital to the clatter and boom of automatic weapons and mortars. Some mortar shells hit within the walls of the presidential compound. Troops and tanks guarded Patasse's compound at early afternoon, as well as the airport and national radio headquarters. The army sealed off the city center. Shops and schools were closed. Most of Bangui's people stayed off the streets, but gunshot wounds forced many residents of the president's neighborhood to venture out for treatment at a hospital. Patasse first won election in 1993, ending more than a decade of army rule. He won re-election in 1999 amid opposition claims of vote fraud. dailynews.yahoo.com