Yeltsin’s 68th Birthday Quiet Amid Health Struggles
World roundup notes Boris Yeltsin recovering from a bleeding ulcer at a Moscow area sanitarium on his 68th birthday with little public attention as Russia faces ongoing illness and political concerns. Meanwhile India talks on a nuclear test ban, and Iraq presses UN talks as U S and Britain launch air strikes. Armenian quake survivors mark a Mass as rescue continues. China urges tax cuts to stabilize rural areas under Wen Jiabao’s guidance.
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Gibson jokes about large family and upcoming birth
Mel Gibson, 43, jokes his wife Robyn will give birth to another child while preparing to send his eldest Nell, 18, to college. He mentions their six children plus himself, noting the surprise yet pleasant addition anticipated in coming months.
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GOP poll ratings lag as impeachment trial dominates
Republicans trail in public surveys on trust and popularity while Senate leaders push Clinton impeachment. Analysts say the fight will hinge on shifting focus to national business after the trial, with polls showing Democratic leads on education health care reform and Social Security and favorable views of Clinton's job performance.
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AIDS Traced to Chimp Origins in Africa
Researchers at an AIDS conference report evidence HIV began in Africa when humans contracted the virus from chimps, with at least three crossovers from chimp subspecies to people. Dr Beatrice Hahn linked HIV’s ancestor to a chimp subspecies in Africa, addressing conspiracy theories.
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HIV baby custody battle in Oregon unfolds over AZT
Eight-week-old Felix Tyson tested negative for HIV though his mother is positive. A judge awarded state custody, ordered six weeks of AZT, and barred breastfeeding. Parents dispute HIV link to AIDS and deem AZT toxic, arguing breastfeeding is superior.
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New York City 911 System Fails During Generator Test
A generator test caused a power cut at the Brooklyn emergency call center halting 911 service for about an hour. The backup system failed to engage and technicians shut off power around 10:35 a.m. Officials said the outage left residents unable to reach emergency responders. A 41 year old man from Mount Holly Vermont died of a heart attack during the blackout while visiting his girlfriend in Queens.
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Clinton unveils 1.77 trillion dollar budget for 2000
President Clinton sends Congress a 1.77 trillion dollar spending plan for 2000 with record surpluses aimed at Social Security. He forecasts 2.41 trillion in surpluses over the next decade and expands military education environment and health funding amid Republican opposition.
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