Tests speed up detection of mystery bird flu in Hong Kong
Doctors developed faster tests for the mystery flu that has killed two people and sickened at least five others in Hong Kong. Officials say there are no plans for widespread testing and advise feverish individuals to consult family doctors. Experts warn the virus could spread globally if it mutates to transmit between people. Flu vaccines provide no protection, while CDC notes amantadine and rimantadine may inhibit many human and animal flu strains.
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Mandela rejects council nomination amid retirement plan
Nelson Mandela rejects a nomination to the ANC national executive as he confirms plans to retire in 1999. His former wife Winnie Madikizela Mandela accepts a nomination on the party panel day, while Ahmed Kathrada Walter Sisulu and Govan Mbeki step down. Wal Mart to acquire Wertkauf in Germany, 21 outlets to be taken over, Wertkauf forecasts 1997 sales around 2.9 billion marks.
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Clinton to meet Mideast leaders in Washington
President Clinton will meet separately in Washington next month with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Secretary of State Albright said she will recommend inviting them, with the leaders signaling a willingness to accept. Officials say direct presidential intervention is needed to advance talks, though no new proposals were presented at Albright's Paris and Washington meetings. No dates set and timing unclear, but simultaneous visits are possible.
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NATO forces arrest two Bosnian Croat war crimes suspects
NATO special forces seized two Bosnian Croat suspects in central Bosnia and delivered them to the U N tribunal in The Hague. One was wounded after firing on Dutch troops. both were taken to the tribunal as a warning to others still at large.
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