WTO Talks Drag On In Seattle as Protests Grow
In Seattle the World Trade Organization faced fierce US EU disputes over agriculture while protests and street clashes drew thousands. Officials canceled a closing news conference as negotiators wrestled with farm subsidy demands and widening gaps. President Clinton telephoned Keizo Obuchi amid pressure to push concessions, with security forces detaining hundreds and a 24 hour curfew in effect.
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Leukemia pill holds remarkable promise for CML treatment
An experimental pill STI 571 showed remarkable promise against chronic myelogenous leukemia. In early tests all 31 patients on effective doses maintained normal blood counts for up to eight months, with 30 restoring counts within a month. The drug targets a cancer-causing enzyme, offering a potential shift from interferon therapy.
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Kansaw lawmakers laud WTO talks on farm exports progress
Kansas and Missouri lawmakers welcomed progress in World Trade Organization talks on eliminating farm export barriers. Senator Pat Roberts criticized President Clinton for provoking protests that disrupted Seattle events. Representatives Moran and Bond highlighted bipartisan push to advance agriculture in negotiations while noting protests did not derail talks.
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