US and UK jets strike Iraqi air defences in no fly zone
US and British aircraft bombed Iraqi air defense sites during routine patrols in the northern no fly zone. Incirlik airbase said planes acted in self defense and would release details later as tensions persist since mid December. The zones aim to protect Kurds and Shiite rebels amid ongoing conflict.
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Kosovo peace talks open with little optimism
Round 11 of the Kosovo peace talks in Paris began with low hopes for a deal between Serb and Kosovo Albanian delegations. NATO intervention looms if talks fail. Serbs oppose a 28 thousand NATO troop deployment to police any agreement. Albanian leaders seek independence and insist guerrillas be disarmed.
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Gore kicks off 2000 White House bid with New Hampshire Iowa swing
Al Gore begins official campaign for the Democratic nomination visiting New Hampshire and Iowa to woo supporters in key early-primary states. He faces Bill Bradley as his main rival with Jesse Jackson possible, while Bush polls show stronger cross-partisan appeal among independents and some Democrats.
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Melina Kanakaredes defends name pride in US magazine
New York actress Melina Kanakaredes, 31, says she never considered changing her name. She recalls her Greek grandfather who immigrated at 18 or 19 and notes she wants her name on films and TV. Separately Matthew McConaughey shines at Ed TV audition, slurping soda as he embraces goofy fame.
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Florida brush fires shut main road across Everglades
Two brush fires scorched 1600 acres and forced a lengthy closure of Interstate 75 across the Everglades as rainfall later cooled the flames. About 10 houses were damaged and some 200 structures were threatened while residents were asked to evacuate. Two firefighters sustained second degree burns.
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