Capital roundup CIA nominee Tenet under review
Washington officials say a White House search of George Tenet’s record aimed to shield his CIA nomination from a bruising confirmation fight after Anthony Lake’s withdrawal. Clinton aides weigh potential snags as final reviews proceed and a Senate vote nears.
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Zaire rebels call for cease fire amid Mobutu turmoil
Eastern Zaire rebels announce a unilateral cease-fire near Kinshasa as lawmakers move to oust Prime Minister Leon Kengo wa Dondo. Parliament's vote deemed invalid for lack of quorum while Mobutu Sese Seko remains hospitalized in Monaco with cancer complications.
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Netanyahu defends Jerusalem building amid east dispute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Israel has a right to build in Jerusalem and rejected peace plans restricting the capital. Bulldozers resumed work on the Har Homa project in east Jerusalem amid clashes, while Umm Touba residents decried land seizures for the 6,500 apartment scheme. Twenty-nine Palestinian owners and Israeli activists asked the Supreme Court for a halt, though lawyers warned the court may avoid a ruling on the political issue.
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Albanians push for Berisha ouster amid chaos and unrest
Anti government protests spike as Albanian officials warn of a coup by former army officers and secret police if President Sali Berisha does not resign. EU fact finding mission visits Durres and Vlora to plan aid delivery while refugees flock to beach fronts.
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Toxic gas leak revives Baton Rouge alert
A cap sized barge carrying 400000 gallons of toluene and benzene was among 25 that struck the US 190 bridge and broke free. Evacuations may expand downtown as winds shift and readings show benzene in the air.
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