EU nations clash over bank head as euro debuts
In Brussels leaders reach agreement on 11 nation monetary union and fixed exchange rates but debate over ECB presidency reveals persistent national rivalries. Netherlands and France contend for top post, Duisenberg to start then pass to Trichet amid sovereignty concerns and German opposition to the euro.
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Europe
Monetary Union
European Central Bank
Netherlands
France
ECB
Dublin
Ireland
Wim Duisenberg
European Monetary Institute
Jacques Chirac
Jean-Claude Trichet
Duisenberg
Germany
Trichet
Chirac
Soldier killed as lightning strikes National Guard tents at Fort Dix
Early morning lightning hit three small sleeping tents at Fort Dix New Jersey where National Guard members trained over the weekend. One sergeant died at a local hospital and five others were injured two of them critically while a sixth was cut helping victims. Three injured were later taken to Saint Barnabas burn center as doctors said the bolt traveled through the ground.
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