Moscow to hold Christmas Eve budget debate
Russia will stage an extraordinary Christmas Eve session to start debate on the 1999 budget. Alexander Zhukov announced the draft would go to economic committees on Monday and receive a first reading on Thursday. Prime Minister Primakov aims to pass the budget before January as the economy seeks to end the ruble crisis and decline.
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Pope John Paul II Feels Better After Flu Attack
Vatican confirms Pope John Paul II, age 78, improved after a day of rest from a light flu. He had a fever around 100 degrees Friday, canceled appointments, and planned to resume public audiences at St Peter's Square noon today.
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Kosovo rebels reform into professional army in Lapastica
Kosovo Liberation Army expands across northern Kosovo and Drenica, reshuffles officers, imposes a draft, and arms up with anti tank and anti aircraft weapons after a U.S. brokered truce. Rebels in Lapastica say they are ready to fight in all parts of Kosovo and aim to recapture territory.
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