World roundups and legal cases in Africa and Asia
In Arusha Tanzania a Rwanda genocide case features former prime minister Jean Kambanda seeking a two year or shorter sentence in exchange for a guilty plea and testimony, while prosecutors urge life imprisonment. In Tokyo Japan warns of a possible second North Korean missile test with government and media citing alert measures and possible Saturday launch.
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Hiromu Nonaka
Chernomyrdin refuses to withdraw amid Russian crisis
MOSCOW Viktor Chernomyrdin said he would stay as prime minister candidate despite opposition demands. The government acknowledged the currency slide as the ruble fell sharply from 6.2 to as low as 17.4 per dollar, signaling a deepening financial crisis. The volatility followed a fall to 13.5 per dollar at official rate. Hurricanes Isis barrels toward Mexico, prompting evacuations and highway closures in Sinaloa, with winds near 75 mph. In Venezuela, Congress granted President Caldera power to decree laws to address the oil price driven crisis, excluding proposed tax and energy reforms.
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Clinton in Northern Ireland as peace talks resume
President Clinton, buoyed by Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams calling for an end to violence, began a whirlwind tour in Northern Ireland to bolster his peacemaker credentials. He met with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, David Trimble, and Seamus Malton at Stormont, and planned private talks with victims of decades of conflict.
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Breast cancer drugs hailed but cautions raised by scientists
Bethesda scientists warn doctors may need guidance on two new breast cancer tools. Herceptin could target an aggressive cancer form, while tamoxifen aims to reduce future risk in healthy women. FDA advisers urged approval for both, drawing varied reactions from activists who feel progress comes with concerns.
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FDA approves morning-after pill marketing by Genetics Inc
Government allows advertising and sale of PREVEN kits to prevent pregnancy up to three days after sex. Company plans prescription access by month’s end, aiming for wider availability among women, especially lower-middle-class users, while noting potential side effects. FDA decision seen as extending options alongside ongoing considerations for Herceptin and tamoxifen.
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Food and Drug Administration
Janet Benshoof
Center For Reproductive Law and Policy
Genetics Inc
Somerville
Hewitt dreams up Cupid's Love movie proposal
Jennifer Love Hewitt describes an hour and a half dream of a wedding planner romance titled Cupid's Love. She pitched the concept to New Line Cinema after drafting a treatment in Los Angeles with producer friends. Schwarzenegger sues Globe for libel over health claims. Mellencamp sues builder over shoddy lake house, fraud, fake invoices, and misused discounts.
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
Sarah Reeves
Hewitt
L.A
Mellencamp
Indianapolis
John Mellencamp
Singer
Timothy Eldredge
Eldredge
Lightning fires scorch vast West with rising damage
Fire crews across Western states struggle to corral lightning sparked wildfires. More than 50,000 acres burned, dozens of structures lost, and several firefighters hurt as authorities seek the cause. Fire boss Dave Massed notes main blaze eased by humidity and helicopter water drops.
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California
Canada
Dave Massed
State Department of Natural Resources
Clinton admits helping Lewinsky in job searches
Clinton testified in grand jury that he twice aided Monica Lewinsky in seeking employment, asking aides in January to provide a favorable White House recommendation after her private job hunt failed, the AP reports.
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Washington
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