State Department cites setback in China human rights record
The State Department reports a sharp deterioration in China's human rights performance late last year after a period of loosening restrictions. The assessment comes as Secretary Albright heads to Beijing and amid U N rights discussions. Clinton defends engagement while noting China cannot buy stability at the cost of freedom.
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Death toll from Austrian avalanche reaches 37
In the Austrian Alps the death toll from devastating snowslides rose to 37 as rescuers found four more bodies. A girl remained missing in Galtner where her parents were also found. A 4 year old boy, Alexander Walter, was revived after rescue and warming.
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Observers detained as Kosovo tensions rise near peace talks
In Kosovo, Serb border police detained diplomatic monitors from Britain, Italy, Germany, Sweden, France and Russia and searched their cars by force amid escalating fighting. Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe chief William Walker warned of a non existent cease fire and troop buildup near Pristina as NATO urged restraint. Mortar fire rang out as Serb forces massed armor around Vucitrn, 20 miles from Pristina, ahead of March 15 negotiations.
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Gore urges Reno study of cyber stalking against women
Vice President Al Gore urged Attorney General Janet Reno to study online harassment of women and report in 90 days how to curb cyber stalking without infringing First Amendment rights. He announced 223 million dollars in grants to support domestic violence victims and interagency collaboration, including 138 million for 56 states and territories under the STOP Violence Against Women program.
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