Israel to brief Washington on West Bank pullback plan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent senior adviser Yitzhak Molcho to Washington for updated talks ahead of US envoy Dennis Ross visit. Molcho will present progress reports and seek clarifications as Washington pushes for a 12 to 15 percent withdrawal of the West Bank in the next phase, while Netanyahu contends he cannot exceed about 9 percent. The Palestinians reportedly expect more but privately may accept the US plan.
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World roundup of Hong Kong legislature and global events
The first Hong Kong legislature under Chinese rule closes amid self-congratulation and external concerns over democracy and the rule of law. Reports also cover clashes in Oaxaca over land disputes, Arctic explorers awaiting supplies, and London's Savoy Hotel sale to Blackstone and Colony Capital for $863 million.
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Blair rushes to salvage Northern Ireland peace talks
Tony Blair travels to Belfast after Ulster Unionists reject a draft peace settlement. Mitchell chair hopes his 65 page plan guides talks by Thursday. Tension rises as sectarian violence claims a Protestant man and Trimble rejects the accord amid protests. Ahern plans Belfast visit as Clinton says they will be watching.
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IRS audit warns of privacy risk from simple calls
Undercover IRS auditors found that using only a taxpayer name address and Social Security number could yield tax records by phone. The 1997 internal audit dated Sept 30 1997 and obtained by the AP shows gaps. The IRS says it tightened procedures last fall requiring more details from tax returns to access records. Senator Gramm discusses a reform plan while IRS official Ron Watson defends improvements and notes no system is foolproof.
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Indonesia IMF agree on bailout plan revised crisis
Indonesia's Ginandjar Kartasasmita said talks with the IMF ended with a new agreement to restart a $43 billion rescue, part of a reform package aimed at lifting the crisis after deteriorating economy and prior breakdowns over Suharto era reforms.
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Safety Board urges changes in 747 inspections
Washington reports the National Transportation Safety Board urged inspections of hundreds of Boeing 747s and possibly other Boeing aircraft to fix wiring problems linked to the explosion aboard TWA flight 800. The FAA said it agrees in intent and is coordinating with Boeing to implement safety improvements, though action remains unclear.
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Bono widow wins California seat in 44th district
Mary Bono, Sonny Bono's widow, wins the California 44th Congressional District seat with 64 percent of the vote, defeating Ralph Waite and four others after Bono's death in a skiing accident near Lake Tahoe. The contest drew national attention as parties seek momentum for the fall. The results show Waite with 29 percent and others under 3 percent.
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