Primakov eyes IMF loan to refinance Russia debt
Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov voiced confidence at the Foreign and Defense Policy Council meeting that Russia can secure an IMF loan of 4.3 billion dollars to refinance its mounting debt amid critical IMF assessments of fiscal planning and reluctance to commit more funds.
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Irate judge holds pilot union in contempt over sick-out
In Fort Worth Texas US District Judge Joe Kendall held American Airlines pilots union and two leaders in contempt for not ending a sick-out. He warned of multi million dollar fines and ordered the union to return pilots to work. Union president Rich LaVoy said efforts to restore flights continued despite the ruling. Kendall planned to rule midweek on fines for the union and two officers.
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Oil spill clogs Coos Bay oyster harvests and beaches
Oregon officials close commercial oyster harvests at Coos Bay affecting four large farms with about 10 million dollars of oysters seeded in the bay. The fuel spill from the grounded tanker New Carissa also leads to beach closures for recreational shellfish harvesting as crews burn fuel to prevent wider coastline damage.
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Federal oversight in Texas prisons faces closing arguments
National roundup covers inmates urging retention of federal oversight amid alleged abuses in Texas prisons as the court weighs whether to restore state control. Inmates testified about sexual and physical abuses ignored by guards and administrators, framing the hearing as pivotal for prison policy and protection.
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Destroyer Radford Commander Relieved After Collision
Norfolk Navy announces commander of USS Radford relieved for lack of confidence in his ability to command after the February 5 collision with a Saudi container ship. The 563-foot destroyer remains moored at Norfolk Naval Station as investigators from the Navy and NTSB probe the incident offshore from Virginia Beach. One sailor sustained a broken arm.
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National Transportation Safety Board
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Aniston denies marriage reports and Pitt rumors
Jennifer Aniston dismisses reports of an imminent marriage to Brad Pitt as exaggerated and baseless. She calls the gossip about their romance and two-source claims amusing and unproven, insisting no official statement has come from either party.
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