Mediation blame at Kosovo talks stalls progress
World roundup reports mediators accusing Serbs of blocking direct talks at Kosovo negotiations in Rambouillet as US envoy Christopher Hill warns of a difficult process and Madeleine Albright planned to assess progress for extending talks into a second week. Jordan and Israel react coolly to Arafat confederation idea amid Palestinian state timing concerns. In Belfast, rights group accuses army and police of collusion in the 1989 murder of Pat Finucane. Pisa workers begin soil removal to reduce Tower of Pisa tilt in a bid to stabilize the monument.
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Argentina denies Falkland talks with Prince Charles visit
Argentina's Foreign Ministry said it will not discuss Falkland Islands negotiations with Britain's royal family during Prince Charles's upcoming visit. Officials stressed talks are not on the agenda with the royal, and reconciliation between Argentina and the UK follows the 1982 conflict over the Malvinas.
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Strategy Works as Fuel Burns on Stranded Ship
BAY ORE a groundea broken cargo ship blazed after being set on fire to prevent an oil spill. Coast Guard officials stated burning the oil reduced environmental risk. The 639‑foot New Carissa ran aground February 4 offshore with about 400000 gallons of diesel and bunker oil aboard. By Friday infrared images showed about two thirds of the fuel burned and under ten percent spilled onto beaches as flames raged on the stern.
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U.S. Presses Steel Dumping Case Against Japan and Brazil
The Clinton administration may impose tariffs up to 71 percent after preliminary findings that producers in Japan and Brazil dumped steel in the U.S. market. The Commerce Department will require cash deposits or bonds on imports. potential full tariffs could come this summer as investigations continue.
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National roundup former energy official eyed for Air Force post
The White House plans to nominate Charles Curtis, 58, a former acting head of the Energy Department, as secretary of the Air Force. Daryl Jones, his rival for the post, faced Senate Armed Services Committee rejection over his reserve flying record. Curtis awaits final background checks before Senate submission.
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Sweetheart deal seals ongoing roses for life
Houston entrepreneur Marc Ostrofsky agreed to sell the domain eflowers com to Flowers Direct of Tampa with a lifetime monthly bouquet for his wife Sara as a condition. The first delivery arrived Thursday and Flowers Direct soon offered the same lifetime monthly delivery to any customer for 2500 dollars.
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Whoopi lactose twist to Got Milk ad and Indy pace car
Whoopi Goldberg highlights lactose intolerance in a Got Milk ad touting lactose free milk with the same calcium. Jay Leno will drive the Indy 500 pace car in May in a Chevrolet Monte Carlo, noting his vast car collection and past Indy involvement. In Miami, Orient Express Hotels drops plans for Sylvester Stallone mansion purchase due to neighbor opposition. seeks alternative site or hotel plans.
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