Genetic study links African origin to majority of East Asian genes
Researchers from the Chinese Human Genome Diversity Project and the University of Texas analyze 28 Chinese population groups using microsatellite markers. They find East Asian populations derive from a single lineage with Africa as the source of the majority of the current gene pool, challenging independent-origin notions in China.
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University of Cincinnati
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Iran's Kharrazi calls for cooperation with U.S. at Asia Society
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi urged renewed U.S. Iran cooperation on terrorism weapons of mass destruction and narcotics trafficking at the Asia Society in New York. He invited U.S. business involvement in Iran's economy and signaled a conditional path to potential relations as Washington weighs changes in its approach.
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Georges hurled towards Gulf Coast but spares New Orleans
Hurricane Georges spared New Orleans from a direct hit as it struck Ocean Springs Mississippi with rain and wind. Governors and presidents declared disasters across Florida Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama while rescue crews evacuated thousands, homes flooded and several deaths were reported.
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Library supporters defend branches amid parking clash
At a downtown library subcommittee meeting residents defend keeping both branches open and push back on parking restrictions. An older woman told Armitage she has discussed memorial funds with her husband and prefers any money to support the library.
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Farm aid fight stalls as budget writers split
Republicans reject a 7.3 billion Democratic farm aid plan. instead they back a 4 billion GOP proposal within a broader agricultural spending bill. Harkin argues for emergency relief while noting a 16 percent drop in farm income and a world grain glut. President Clinton had urged higher bailout funding.
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