In September 1996, David Bowie broke new ground, yet again, with the internet-only release of his single Telling Lies.

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"The global advance toward economic freedom has ground to a halt, " the index editors said in a new release.

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The episode seemed to cast a momentary doubt over Britain's decision to release him from almost 17 months' detention, on the ground that the elderly general was too ill for extradition or trial.

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