Seoul Talks Target North Korea Threat and Nuclear Risk
In Seoul next week the United States Japan and South Korea will hold one day talks on cooperation against North Korea. Key topics include an underground facility suspected of aiding nuclear weapons development and regional security arrangements led by US envoy Charles Kartman and Japan’s Terusuke Teraita.
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Chechens debate Islamic law amid constitutional clash
In Grozny lawmakers began debate on imposing Islamic law in Chechnya defying President Maskhadov who ordered disbanding and stripping power. Opponents argue the move violates the constitution after he bowed to opposition demands to enforce Sharia. Hardliners view it as a step toward an Islamic state post 1994-96 war.
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Jordan crown prince Abdullah assumes power as king
Jordan shift from King Hussein to his son Abdullah follows a period of mourning and public vigils. Abdullah faces a delicate transition managing a monarchy known for moderation in a volatile region, with Western allies watching a potential seamless handover amid illness and questions about a constitutional void.
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Rambouillet talks begin under NATO pressure in France
At Rambouillet a NATO threatened deadline looms as Yugoslav Serbs and Kosovo Albanians convene for peace talks. President Chirac opens the session urging history guiding negotiations while ministers Vedrine Cook and mediator Christopher Hill coordinate efforts amid a daylong delay over delegation movements.
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Judge overturns rapist sentence after Bible cited in court
An appeals court in Cincinnati reversed a 51 year prison term for James Arnett, ruling Judge Melba Marsh relied on a Bible verse not aligned with Ohio sentencing guidelines. Arnett pleaded guilty to raping and molesting his fiancée’s daughter, aged in her teens, and may seek a lesser sentence in court.
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Costner says hits need misses and risk taking
Kevin Costner argues success comes with risk and learning from mistakes as he embraces experimentation. In other news, Mikhail Gorbachev plans to visit the United States to speak on governance at Central Missouri State University next month, while Mohammed Al Fayed fights for NSA documents tied to the Paris car crash that killed Diana and Dodi Fayed.
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Clinton calls for background checks at gun shows
President Clinton urged new legislation to require background checks for all firearm buyers at gun shows, labeling them cash and carry markets for weapons. The NRA dismissed the plan as a stunt while urging enforcement of existing laws.
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