Perfect liftoff Atlantis chases space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. AP Atlantis blasted into orbit and pursued the international space station on Friday in a flawless launch. It was the first shuttle lift-off on the first attempt since 1998 and comes as NASA plans eight flights to the station this year amid concerns about rain delaying deliveries. The uncrewed station passed over Hungary as Atlantis cleared the pad at 8:45 a.m., aiming to catch up by early Sunday.
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Militia Show of Force in West Timor Amid Slayings
Hundreds of gunmen gathered in Betun and Atambua as UN officials warned of a militia rampage. Reports say 20 people were killed, though not independently confirmed, as UN workers fled after offices were stormed and relief workers were killed. The Indonesian president sought to reassure world leaders at the UN about West Timor security.
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Trudeau frail but stable in Montreal vigil
Former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, 80, remains frail and receiving care at home as family gathers in Montreal. A Friday statement from his sons says he is in stable condition with no imminent change, offering no details on his ailment.
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Protestants urged to back reforms as NI police plan proceeds
Britain pressed for Protestant acceptance of painful reforms to Northern Ireland's police while Catholics are asked to support the new force. Peter Mandelson issued a flag guidelines amid ongoing disputes over flying the British flag at government buildings. Sinn Fein's coalition governance has angered Protestants by ordering flags not to be flown at two departments.
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Clinton reassures Jiang on U.S. China ties at UN summit
President Clinton told Chinese President Jiang Zemin that the Senate would likely approve a permanent normal trade relations pact in return for Beijing lowering tariffs on U.S. goods. He said the deal benefits democracy and long term U.S.-China relations as Senate vote looms amid amendments. Clinton spoke after meetings with Jiang during the Millennium Summit, while highlighting stalled Middle East talks and past missile defense debates.
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Millennium Summit Ends with Pledge to Send Every Child to School
United Nations closes its Millennium Summit with a pledges driven Millennium Declaration to address poverty war AIDS pollution and human rights. Leaders vow collective action to lift millions from destitution by 2015 and to educate every child. Kofi Annan urges turning words into deeds and negotiations continue between Israeli Prime Minister Barak and Palestinian leader Arafat.
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Custody twist as Nina Hagen misses son Otis visit
Los Angeles AP reports German singer Nina Hagen and Franck Chevalier’s shared custody plan unraveled when Hagen failed to show for Otis after arriving in Los Angeles. The dispute centers on time with the boy while Chevalier, his father, is in residence.
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Slow start to 2000 Atlantic hurricane season tied to oscillation
Scientists say the Madden Julian oscillation, aided by a weakening La Nina, is suppressing hurricane formation as the 2000 season nears its peak. Since June 1, two storms formed with minimal damage and one death. experts warn conditions can shift and storms can still hit. Alberto and Debby have not become major hurricanes, while a Puerto Rican death occurred from a roof fall during antenna dismantling.
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Pact deal may exempt 1st and 2nd graders from test
Columbia's Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test faces criticism for first and second graders as tests are deemed developmentally inappropriate. Education officials back exempting early grades while affirming mandatory testing for grades three through eight. The panel urged lawmakers to amend the Education Accountability Act of 1996 to remove any requirement to test first and second graders.
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