Taiwan Votes in Tight Presidential Race in Taiwan
Voters flocked to polls as Taiwan's 2000 presidential contest narrowed to a dead heat among Vice President Lien Chan, Chen Shui-bian, and James Soong. Beijing warned against independence while Taiwan's military stayed on alert amid campaign tensions and calls for stability.
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FCC frees up phone numbers to ease digits crunch
The FCC adopted rules to release unused numbers from reserve pools and end a 10 000 block allocation. The change shifts to 1 000 numbered blocks for local carriers, aiming to prevent waste as area codes multiply and demand for telecommunication grows. This may curb 11 digit dialing and potential area code exhaustion by 2002 for wireless firms.
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Passenger Breaks Into Cockpit On Alaska Flight 259
A 39 year old man attacked crew after breaking cockpit door on MD 83 between Monterey and San Francisco. Passengers and crew restrained him. co pilot needed eight stitches. He faces up to 20 years and a $250000 fine.
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U N to distribute condoms to peacekeepers in Congo and Sierra Leone
The United Nations will provide a daily condom to each of about 16,000 male peacekeepers deployed to Congo and Sierra Leone this year. Officials note bases in impoverished countries attract brothels, raising AIDS and prostitution concerns among troops.
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