Court Rules Hungary and Slovakia Broke International Law Over Danube Dam Deal
The World Court ruled Hungary violated international law by pulling out of the Danube dam agreement while Slovakia breached the same law by proceeding with dam construction. The case stems from a 1996 dispute over the Danube hydroelectric project and reflects wider tensions between Hungary and Slovakia over minority rights and regional relations.
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Netanyahu pledges 300 new homes at Efrat amid pushback
Israelis plan further settlement expansion drawing Palestinian warnings of bloodshed and militant recruitment. Secretary Albright rejects the move as undermining peace talks while U S ambassador Indyk laments a fading peace dream. World Bank chief Wolfensohn warns against ignoring root causes of regional crises. A French game show scandal questions referee integrity during a long running broadcast.
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Nora battering Baja California as Nora heads toward U S Southwest
Hurricane Nora pummels Baja California with 60 mph winds and 12 foot seas near Punta Eugenia and is forecast to move north into the U S Southwest as a tropical storm. Residents stockpile sandbags and emergency supplies while forecasts warn of flash floods across southeast California Arizona and beyond. Authorities mobilize National Guard resources to Yuma as residents prepare for heavy rain and potential flooding.
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Clinton marks 1957 Central High desegregation moment
President Clinton at Little Rock honors the nine black students who integrated Central High School under armed guard. He thanks Americans and urges action to keep breaking down racism doors. Fatima McKindra introduces him as the first black female Central student body president.
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A kinder gentler IRS unveils dispute aims
Senate Finance Committee wraps three days of hearings with acting commissioner Michael P. Dolan. He will order hundreds of district directors to Washington within 30 days to review abuse allegations. IRS districts will launch monthly problem solving days for in person taxpayer meetings to resolve issues.
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Records show public not told about many recent meat recalls
U.S. Agriculture Department records reveal that from 1990 to 1997 about 20.2 million pounds of meat and poultry were recalled for contamination but were not publicly announced. Specific large cases include Quaker Oats chili in 1993 and Bil Mar Foods cooked beef in 1994, with substantial unrecovered meat.
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Space shuttle to mirror mission eyeing Wolf stay
NASA faces a decision on sending American astronaut David Wolf for a four month Mir mission as Atlantis lifts off tonight from Cape Canaveral. Gemini and Apollo veteran Thomas Stafford says the risk is minimal and the mission is a go pending Goldin's final word.
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Aiken Standard introduces longstanding local pub details
The Aiken Standard, established 1867, is published weekday afternoons and weekends by Aiken Communications Inc. Rates for mail delivery are listed, with home and county options and annual prices. Customer service hours and a delivery contact phone are provided.
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