North Korea signals openness to multilateral talks with US
North Korea hinted it could accept U S demands for multilateral talks on its nuclear program after months insisting on direct talks. The KCNA quoted a Foreign Ministry spokesman saying a bold switch in Korea policy could allow settlement, without clarifying the meaning.
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North Korea admits clandestine nuclear program amid standoff
October disclosures show North Korea acknowledging a covert nuclear program in violation of the 1994 pact with the United States. Washington and allies seek diplomatic channels while considering sanctions and multilateral talks, with Russia hinting at possible shifts if Pyongyang pursues weapons.
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ExxonMobil Baytown talks near multiunion contract deal
Negotiations with ExxonMobil and several Baytown unions including GCIWU PACE Local 4 2001 proceed toward a four year pact. Wages are under negotiation with a 36 cent hourly rise offered for 2004 2005 and me too goals for 2006.
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Asia steps to contain SARS with wrist tag alarms
Singapore authorities expand quarantine controls issuing electronic wrist tags as nine more SARS deaths push toll to at least 125 in 20 countries. Canada reports 13 deaths in Toronto area while British Columbia completes the SARS coronavirus genetic sequencing. China records two more deaths.
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Golfing fundraiser aids Bay Area Women’s Center legal aid
Carl Manchaca, Don Motley, Les Woolsey, and Chuck twin won first in a 21-team Bay Area Women’s Center golf tournament at Evergreen Point Golf Course. Funds support a new program paying half of divorce legal fees for clients unable to afford them, addressing 27 percent of cases returning to abusers. This was the center’s second Evergreen Point tournament, following last year’s $8,000-plus total.
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