Richardson sworn in as energy chief in private ceremony
U.N. Ambassador Bill Richardson was sworn in as Energy Secretary in a private midday ceremony at the Department of Energy. He officially takes over Monday and will temporarily hold dual roles due to international issues in Africa and Iraq. A Senate committee cleared him of allegations he misled them about a Monica Lewinsky job offer.
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Bosnia
Richard Holbrooke
Mexico City ear lopper king captured after nine month hunt
Daniel Arizmendi Lopez known as the ear lopper was arrested in Naucalpan after a nine month man hunt. Police recovered over 1 million dollars in cash in a car with the suspect. He was brought to Mexico City crime scene amid claims of links to cocaine kingpins.
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Real IRA calls cease-fire after Omagh bombing
The Real IRA, a dissident splinter group claiming the Omagh bombing killed 28 and wounded 220, announced a cease-fire citing the tragedy and appeals by Bertie Ahern. A caller relayed the statement to Irish News, suspending all military operations from midnight with no time frame given.
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Albright tours embassy wreckage in Kenya and Tanzania
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright toured the bombed U.S. embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam wearing a hard hat and gloves. She pledged to seek emergency funding to reestablish operations and to compensate families harmed. She lamented East African losses after Aug 7 bombings that killed 257 and injured thousands. She answered criticism over rescue access with a clarification.
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U.N. inspectors seek guidance as Iraq defies cooperation
U.N. weapons inspectors face uncertain guidance from the Security Council after Iraq rejected cooperation. The IAEA and UNSCOM received only supportive letters, with members saying inspections will continue to determine if Baghdad has eliminated weapons of mass destruction.
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China
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Geraldo Rivera targets peers in Playboy interview
Geraldo Rivera blasts colleagues in a Playboy feature calling Jerry Springer the most shameful man in America and praising Dan Rather while labeling Arthur Kent harshly. The piece notes Rivera’s view of trash television versus network newsmagazines and includes other celebrity quotes and updates on Farrah Fawcett, Sophia Loren, Carlos Santana, Joe Pesci, and a list of notable birthdays.
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