START-2 treaty talks stall ahead of January summit
Washington reports another round of talks failed to finalize a START-2 missile reduction treaty. State Department says more work is needed after Wisner meetings in Geneva. Bush and Yeltsin talked by phone but no breakthrough. summit not set. Effort remains to finish the pact before Bush leaves office.
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Police official accused of having Mafia links
A Palermo deputy police chief Bruno Contrada was arrested at his home on suspicion of Mafia ties. State TV and ANSA reported four former mafiosi testified Contrada, 61, had links with organized crime.
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Smurf Creator Pierre Culliford Dies at 64
Pierre Culliford known as Peyo creator of the Smurfs died at his Brussels home at age 64, one month after releasing his 16th Smurf book. Publisher Editions Lombard SA confirmed the death and gave no cause. The Smurfs have appeared in more than 20 languages since their 34 year rise.
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