World Roundup: UN Chief in Limbo Over Crisis
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan faced renewed pressure as the Security Council debated the crisis and a new arms inspection ban, while Venezuela potential president Hugo Chavez stirred tensions within the armed forces after a disputed December 6 vote.
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Retake battle after guerrilla assault in Mita area
Colombian troops parachuted into a southern jungle region to retake the town of Mita six miles away, as about 800 Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia guerrillas overwhelmed local police, killing 60 officers and 10 civilians and taking 40 police hostage in a 12 hour assault.
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Oprahs diamonds split into toe rings for friends
Oprah Winfrey discards old diamond earrings by breaking them into 14 toe rings as Christmas gifts for her closest girlfriends. She explains in Good Housekeeping that the gems were too large and gaudy to waste.
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Netanyahu delays cabinet over complete Palestinian security blueprint
Netanyahu says he will not convene the Cabinet to approve the Mideast peace deal until Palestinians present a full security plan to curb Islamic militants. Arafat delays, Hamas reports arrests of more than 300 members. timetable risk if meeting postponed. Erekat pins delays on Israel. U S says Palestinians fulfilled commitments.
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Man testifies in racially charged killing trial
INDEPENDENCE Va A man who pleaded guilty describes the burning and beheading of Garnett P Johnson Jr after he passed out at a party The testimony opens a racially charged case that drew national black leaders and prompted federal inquiry The Justice Department may seek federal charges after Virginia completes its prosecution Att y General Janet Reno will decide on federal action.
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Honduras reels as Mitch death toll climbs
Floodwaters from Hurricane Mitch leave a path of destruction across Central America. Honduras reports about 5,000 dead and 600,000 displaced, with entire villages wiped out and many residents lacking water, food, and medicine as relief efforts begin.
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Flooded Augusta surveys aftermath in Kansas town
In Augusta Kansas residents, including Nikki Poynor, survey widespread flood damage after a weekend deluge. About 200 mobile homes west of town have significant water, while downtown and eateries remain submerged as waters recede.
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