Ireland votes against abortion amendment in tight referendum
Voters narrowly reject the Protection of Human Life in Pregnancy Bill, backed by Prime Minister Bertie Ahern, in a Dublin referendum. The result reflects urban rural divides, with turnout higher in cities and pressure on next government to pursue Supreme Court urged legislation.
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Signs of a fresh El Nino emerge in Pacific warming
NOAA reports eastern equatorial Pacific sea surface temperatures up 4 degrees Fahrenheit in February with increased rainfall. Administrator Conrad Lautenbacher says warming signals El Nino, possibly lasting into early 2003, with Peru noting impacts on fisheries as tropical species replace cold-water anchovies.
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U.N. Iraq begin high level talks on Iraq weapons inspection
The United Nations and Iraq opened talks with a positive start though no assurance U.N. inspectors will return. Naji Sabri and Kofi Annan held a 20 minute one on one meeting signaling high stakes. U.S. pushes for inspections and warns of broader war spillover. Secretary General Ban Ki moon?
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