Clinton urges active U S role on world stage in Nebraska speech
President Clinton visited Kearney Nebraska promising a global policy path for his successor. He urged continued involvement to deter world resentment and outlined five aims from regional stability to expanding trade while vowing to pursue those behind the USS Cole attack.
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Watchtower at Checkpoint Charlie Falls to Demolition
Wrecking crews demolished the Checkpoint Charlie watchtower in Berlin under cover of darkness as officials said it was not a historic landmark. The tower, once used to monitor the border, drew tourists despite preservation efforts by the Checkpoint Charlie Museum director who lamented the late notice and failed plans to relocate it.
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Protopic Wins U S Approval for Eczema Treatment
The FDA approves Protopic as the first new eczema drug in decades. Aimed at moderate to severe cases, the tacrolimus cream offers relief when other therapies fail, with 28 to 37 percent clearing outbreaks in trials. Shipping set for February. price undisclosed.
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Motorcycle safety study urges more rider education research
A government industry report titled the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety urges more in-depth studies of rider education protective equipment and motorcycle design but stops short of new safety legislation. It notes rising fatalities and cites 2 472 motorcyclists killed last year, compared with 3 141 in 1989.
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Opposition leader leads in early Ghana presidential results
In 53 of 200 constituencies counted, opposition leader John Agyekum Kuffuor led with 58 percent, while Vice President John Atta Mills trailed at 38 percent. Five minor candidates also registered votes as Parliament shifts with the opposition gaining seats. Independence Square crowds celebrated as results posted.
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