United States presses missile defense at Munich forum
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld told European allies at the Munich Conference that the United States will push ahead with missile defense despite EU objections. The talks highlighted tensions over EU armed forces outside NATO and U.S. roles in Balkan missions amid NATO and EU expansion debates.
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Hand Transplant Patient Loses Recalled World First
In London, Clint Hallam, recipient of the world’s first hand transplant, had his transplanted hand removed at his request after body rejection and poor adherence to immunosuppressive therapy and physiotherapy. Surgeon Earl Owen disclosed the brief procedure and past noncompliance.
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Timeline of notable historical events from 1783 to 1999
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