Senate confirms CIA deputy head to run new nuclear agency
Energy Department security flaws trigger Senate confirmation of Air Force Gen. John Gordon to head a new nuclear weapons agency. Investigations at Los Alamos begin polygraph tests on about two dozen scientists after secret data on weapon dismantling goes missing. President Clinton voices concern while affirming faith in Bill Richardson.
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Putin faces criticism over tycoon arrest in Spain
In Madrid Putin denies the arrest of media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky as punishment for Kremlin critics. He says he is sincerely worried and will review the case upon returning from Spain and Germany while Gusinsky faces theft charges in Moscow.
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Foraged World War II shells fuel Solomon Islands gun conflict
In Guadalcanal the Isatabu militants hunt U S supplied arms left by Americans during WWII. Rebels led by Andrew Tee say they retrieve 61 mm shells and other gear from old dumps amid fighting with Malaitan rivals over control of Honiara. The crisis prompted the prime minister’s resignation and peace talks.
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Ethiopia approves accord to end war with Eritrea
Ethiopia announces acceptance of an OAU drafted regional accord to end the two year war with Eritrea. The plan calls for a cease fire international border demarcation and UN peacekeepers to monitor the frontier. Tens of thousands have died or been wounded since May 1998.
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