Russia's economy minister resigns amid government shake-up
Alexander Shokhin, economics minister and deputy prime minister since March, quit after a volatile week in Moscow. Boris Yeltsin appointed Vladimir Panskov, the third finance minister in four weeks, as the ruble crisis and cabinet instability deepen. The resignation follows broader dismissals including a deputy defense minister amid corruption and a fatal bombing probe.
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World tensions flare as UNITA threatens new war after peace pact
In Angola UNITA rebels threaten to break the peace accord and renew all out war if government forces do not stop attacks. Government troops advance near Huambo while UN observers extend the humanitarian mission to safeguard 17 300 peacekeepers and aid convoys. In Mecca four Nigerians are beheaded for murder after breaking into homes and shops.
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FAA bans autopilot use on ATR planes amid crash probe
The FAA ordered ATR 72 and ATR 42 pilots to avoid autopilot in icy conditions after American Eagle Flight 4184 crashed near South Bend, killing 68 aboard. Investigators consider icing and pilot inaction, while airlines pause ATR autopilot operations during freezing rain with visible moisture.
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UN Security Council votes to end Somalia peacekeeping by March
The Security Council unanimously approves a plan to end the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Somalia by March 31 after months of clan warfare hindered stabilization efforts. The decision marks a major shift in international involvement in the region.
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