Cambodia approves Khmer Rouge trial plan despite U.N. concerns
Cambodian government quickly approves a plan to try Khmer Rouge leaders for genocide despite UN concerns over limits on international jurists. Cabinet cites UN input while noting mediation. plan aligns with US guidance and remains tied to UN engagement. Khmer Rouge fall marked by 1.7 million deaths after Vietnamese invasion.
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Communist leader Zyuganov nominated to run for president
Moscow Russia Communists nominate Gennady Zyuganov to challenge Vladimir Putin as president in an election moved up to March 26 after Boris Yeltsin resignation. Communists claim 25 percent support despite doubts from some allies and officials about chances of victory.
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China ordains five bishops amid Vatican rift
In Beijing, state church clergy presided over the ordination of five bishops without papal approval, highlighting the ongoing rift with the Vatican. The ceremony at South Cathedral drew priests in white and nuns in black, timed with Epiphany as Pope John Paul II ordained bishops elsewhere.
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Yeltsin Receives Orthodox Honor in Jerusalem
In the Holy Land Yeltsin and six Eastern European leaders were named Knights of the Holy Sepulcher at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Jerusalem. He anticipated Russian troops’ Chechen victory within two months and predicted no Communist comeback in Russia's March elections.
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Reynolds Visits Palm Springs Walk of Stars Induction
Debbie Reynolds, 67, in Palm Springs to celebrate her induction into the Walk of Stars. She talked of loving the desert city and recalled living there with ex husband Harry Karl after losing their home. Crowds gathered as she expressed affection for fans and the community.
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Elian Gonzalez sparked protests as he heads home to Cuba
Protests flare in Miami and Cuba after the INS ordered Elian Gonzalez back to his father in Cuba amid a tense international dispute. Reporters followed him in first grade as attorneys challenge the decision and Clinton stresses a nonpolitical process.
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Hodges to spend tobacco money on health programs
Governor Hodges proposes using about 111 million of the 2.2 billion tobacco settlement payments over 25 years for health care programs including Medicaid expansion with 63.7 million shortfall looming for DHHS. About 74 million would go to economic development and farm aid, while 111 million targets health needs amid a Republican House and incoming budget debate.
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Israelis pullback from West Bank base ends deadlock
Israeli forces quietly evacuated the Yosef base east of Nablus in a brief handover to Palestinian officials marking another partial withdrawal ahead of a September treaty. The move ends seven weeks of dispute over map drawing for future withdrawals as Palestinians gain greater control of portions of the West Bank.
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GOP tax clash in NH debate highlights plans
The one hour debate at University of New Hampshire features George W. Bush and John McCain focused on tax-cut proposals. Bush defends a five year 483 billion plan while McCain backs a smaller package aimed at middle income earners. McCain presses Bush on Social Security and criticizes ties to special interests in the Paxson Communications matter.
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