IMF approves up to 7.8 billion loan to Mexico
The IMF agreed to lend Mexico as a currency crisis measure, up to 7.8 billion dollars over 18 months, subject to executive board approval next week. President Clinton urged congressional approval amid Republican opposition and Treasury Secretary Rubin touted international backing.
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Shelling traps Russian moms in south Grozny
Russian artillery pounded the southern edge of Grozny trapping about 40 Russian women seeking their sons amid ongoing siege. Evacuation buses were sent from Ingushetia, while a second attempt to reach Grozny failed at the front line north of the Sunzha River.
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Crane collapse kills six students in France high school
An AP report from Toul France states a construction crane toppled onto a high school during classes, killing six students and injuring four. The incident prompted emergency responders to evacuate and secure the area as investigators assess the scene.
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World crane collapse claims two students ages 17 and 18
Authorities said two people died and several others were injured after a crane collapsed in high winds. Col Bernard Modere, head of the rescue team, reported the dead were aged 17 and 18, with three students among the injured and the crane operator seriously hurt.
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Mothers eating habits linked to children’s picky eating
A study shows children who refuse food or are picky are more likely to have mothers with eating disorders. The results, to be published in the British Medical Journal, highlight maternal influence on child eating behavior.
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U S and Vietnam to sign pact toward diplomatic ties
The United States and Vietnam will sign an agreement on Saturday to pave the way for diplomatic relations. They will open liaison offices in Hanoi and Washington soon after the signing, a U S official said.
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Auschwitz survivors mark 50th anniversary ceremony
Students and survivors, led by Elie Wiesel, walk the Auschwitz grounds in memory of 1.1 million victims as debates over proper observance unfold. The event highlights include the Kaddish omission controversy and a final memorial with the cantor naming the camps.
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