World tensions rise as Iraq war strains US ties
Moscow warned U S led attacks on Iraq could derail years of post Cold War progress with Russia demanding an immediate halt. Yeltsin and many leaders condemned the campaign and Russia recalled ambassadors to Britain and the United States. In Seoul, S. Korea reported sinking a North Korean speedboat with a possible mother ship, while Mexico hunted clues in the strangling death of American journalist Philip True.
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South Korea bans funding for human cloning research
Seoul bans government support for human cloning while noting maverick doctors may continue. Kyonghee University had claimed early embryo cloning, triggering protests as civic activists call for a full ban. In India, zoo officials seek to reunite a three month calf abandoned by its mother at Nandakanan Park after contact with humans and a pit incident.
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U S strikes Iraq as Baghdad endures air raids
Explosions rocked Baghdad in a fresh wave of US and British air raids with missiles and bombers targeting the capital. Iraqi authorities reported at least 25 casualties over two days as UN workers were evacuated and Russia urged consultations at the UN and with Britain.
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Teen drug use steady in 1998
The Monitoring the Future survey shows alcohol cannabis and other drugs use among 8th 10th and 12th graders remained steady for a second year with younger teens less likely to have used drugs in the past year. Findings released by Donna Shalala and Barry McCaffrey note progress and optimism.
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Protesters urge end to airstrike on Iraq nationwide rally
Hundreds of protesters across the United States rallied against air strikes in Iraq chanting No More War and USA out of Iraq. Ramsey Clark told about 300 outside Grand Central Terminal that bombing would have begun earlier if impeachment timing had been known. Demonstrators marched with drums and brass amid rush hour activity.
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Loyalist group submits weapons to disarmament panel
Under police escort, Loyalist Volunteer Force representatives delivered an unknown number of firearms grenades and detonators to the international commission at its east Belfast headquarters. The action comes amid a pending peace accord that seeks gradual disarmament of Northern Ireland's rival groups by mid 2000.
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Tyson seeks jail visits for teens before Botha bout
Mike Tyson asks permission to visit convicted teens in Maricopa County Jail as part of a broader return to boxing. His attorney says the former champion plans to urge youth to make better life choices ahead of his January 16 Las Vegas bout with Francois Botha.
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