Iran hosts first cosmetics exhibition after revolution
Iran opened a cosmetics expo on Kish Island, the first since the Islamic revolution, but hard line opponents canceled a fashion show. Since 1979 strict dress codes have eased under reformist President Khatami. Tehran still enforces modest attire, with many women in public wearing manteau and head coverings while others adopt Western clothing.
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Protests Grow Over Vienna Government One-Year Coalition
Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Vienna to denounce the ruling coalition led by the government formed a year ago with the far right Freedom Party. Police estimated about 4,000 in turnout while organizers claimed up to 10,000, with some deterred by snowfall and subzero temperatures before reaching the government building square.
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Doctors amputate transplanted hand after rejection
Surgeons in Britain removed the world’s first hand transplant patient’s hand at his own request after the body rejected it. Clint Hallam, a New Zealander, had infrequently contacted his medical team and refused essential drug treatment, says Earl Owen the Australian microsurgeon who led the procedure.
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Colombia drug war starts fast with U S trained forces
U S trained Colombian troops sweep coca fields in Putumayo as helicopters and trainers aid a rapid anti drug campaign. The mission, backed by Washington and criticized by Europe, faces logistical limits and hostile fire risks, with much coca fumigated by a right wing paramilitary rather than FARC.
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Milosevic Attacks Hague Tribunal In La Stampa Interview
Slobodan Milosevic denounces the international war crimes tribunal as illegal and immoral comparing it to a concentration camp and saying it targets Serbs. He blames the West for the Balkan wars and deflects responsibility onto Croats Slovenes and others who helped dismantle Yugoslavia.
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