Photo triggers wimp debate among Israelis
A frontline photo of a young Israeli soldier cowering before a Palestinian mob spurred a national debate on Israel’s military nerve. Assaf Megara, 19, survived after attackers shattered his car, stole his rifle, and set the vehicle ablaze, while Prime Minister Netanyahu froze West Bank withdrawals and paused the peace accord.
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Dieldrin Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
A Lancet study finds women with the highest blood levels of the banned pesticide Dieldrin are about twice as likely to develop breast cancer compared to those with the lowest levels. Researchers say such estrogen mimics may influence tumor growth, though findings are mixed.
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Endeavour launch delayed by cockpit alarm near countdown
A master alarm and red lights interrupted Endeavour’s launch with about 40 minutes left, delaying NASA’s first space station construction flight. Engineers traced the issue to a momentary hydraulic pressure drop and planned a retry early today as weather remained unfavorable.
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Kosovo border clash leaves eight ethnic Albanians dead
Yugoslav border guards killed eight ethnic Albanians near Prizren as they attempted to cross from Albania. The incident, the worst breach of the Kosovo cease-fire, coincided with envoy Christopher Hill presenting Milan Milutinovic a revised plan for Kosovo. Hill warned of spring fighting risk and urged urgency for peace negotiations.
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