Chechen Stand Slows Russian Push On Grozny
Rebels in Grozny repelled early Russian air strikes amid ammo shortages as Moscow admitted the operation slowed. Chechen fighters, vowing to fight until a green flag flies over Moscow, moved through winter roads while international observers questioned civilian casualties and battlefield progress.
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Mexican forces withdraw from Chiapas after two day standoff
Mexican counterinsurgency forces pulled back from Chiapas after clearing roadblocks and driving off Zapatista rebels who had seized towns. No gunfire was reported as over 300 troops dispersed the movement, marking a political gain for President Ernesto Zedillo while signaling continued rebel presence in the south.
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Berlusconi Warns Parliament of Elections as Confidence Vote Looms
Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi warned lawmakers they risk voting down his government and triggering elections. He did not resign, despite expectations from aides.
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South Korea to curb credit card access for youths
In Seoul the government announced a policy to ban banks from issuing credit cards to college students those under 20 and workers with less than a year on the job starting next year. The move aims to curb heavy spending by young people and may influence inflation.
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Man climbs tiger cage to provoke zoo attack in East London
Fumanekile Ngqase, 27, climbed into the Queen's Park Zoo tiger cage in East London and stabbed at the tigers with a knife. He received only scratches and was treated at a local hospital.
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