World news highlights on Iraq and Gulf War fallout
United Nations discussions resume monitoring Iraq weapons programs and aid efforts after air strikes. Russia to elaborate on lifting oil embargo with new surveillance to curb weapons. Washington proposes humanitarian oil sales with controls. Also report on Gulf War veterans’ health study and a Greek Jewish history piece, Mexico torture inquiry, Canada rejects BGH hormone in cattle.
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Asian markets rise as Wall Street worries ease
Asian stock markets recovered from early losses with mixed gains across blue chips. The Hang Seng slipped 0.4 percent to 10147.40 while Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose 1.6 percent and Taipei shares gained 3.4 percent as government support helped stem declines.
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Hawaiians vote to elect delegates for sovereignty movement
The sovereignty drive in Hawaii seeks a restored crown or separate nation. About 100,000 native Hawaiians are eligible to vote for delegates to a sovereignty convention planned for this summer, part of a 25 year effort since the overthrow of the monarchy. The process began with ballots mailed to 81,507 registered native Hawaiians.
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National roundup school policy bars HIV from sports
Poudre School District approved a unanimous policy requiring a committee of parents health professionals and school officials to decide if an infected student may participate in sports The rule applies to all sports and all serious communicable diseases but specifies HIV and AIDS only Critics call it discriminatory and note few districts have such measures
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Brazil weighs new economic tack after devaluation signals
In Rio de Janeiro the devaluation that rocked world markets is seen as a growing idea that could allow leaders to reshape Latin America's largest economy. President Cardoso, in his January 1 inauguration, signaled openness to debating the course while a power struggle over the Real Plan intensifies within his government.
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TV Guide Awards to Honor TV Stars on February First
Rick Schrader and Dennis Franz will present at the inaugural TV Guide Awards on February 1. Other presenters include Christina Applegate Lara Flynn Boyle Lisa Nicole Carson and Roma Downey from NYPD Blue The ceremony highlights top TV personalities and shows in a live event.
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