France to Close World’s Largest Nuclear Reactor
France moves to shut down the Superphenix fast breeder reactor in eastern France after years of cost overruns and technical problems. Deconstruction will begin in 2005 at an estimated 1.76 billion pounds, with plans to repurpose Phenix for research on nuclear waste transformation and shorter-lived waste. The plant opened in 1985, employed 735 people, and supplied electricity for limited periods.
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Sri Lanka author denies pedophilia report
Science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke denied British tabloid claims of pedophilia and sought legal advice. He asked that his knighthood ceremony be postponed to avoid embarrassment to Prince Charles. Clarke noted the Mirror's allegations and the news timing.
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Tear gas lands near school during Bethlehem clashes
Palestinian police trained under Israeli troops clashed with stone throwers in Bethlehem as tear gas canisters landed near a girls school. Twenty girls were hospitalised while both sides retreated amid ongoing West Bank unrest and stalled peace talks.
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Balloon team teeters as China blocks world orbit bid
Swiss pilot Bertrand Piccard Belgium's Wing Verstraten and British engineer Andy Elson press to cross southern China for a round the world balloon attempt. Diplomats warn Beijing's refusal risks derailing the six day California leg and Pacific crossing. The trio faced earlier ruses with Iran and Iraq authorities while hoping to reach 20000 feet for jet stream advantage and 180 mph winds. The mission, flown from Chateau d'Oex, faces fuel constraints and an extended detour beyond three weeks of supply.
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Richard Branson wins libel case over U S lottery chief
British Tycoon Richard Branson wins a libel trial against U S lottery executive Guy Snowden after jurors found Snowden tried to bribe Branson to exit Britain’s Camelot lottery bid. Branson awarded 192000 dollars in damages. Snowden and GTECH ordered to pay 1.6 million in legal costs. Snowden resigns from Camelot and GTECH UK roles amid ruling. Branson calls for regulator changes and maintains non profit bid to run Britain lottery.
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