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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1998
Page
5
Moscow introduces new ruble notes while old currency remains legal for four years. Central Bank chief says money supply stays steady and inflation remains controlled. Prices in real terms should not change, though relabeled denominations cut zeros. past revaluations caused panic due to abrupt deadlines.
The Mir space station experienced its main computer outage on Friday, disrupting the gyroscope system that orients solar panels and reducing power. The crew, two Russians and one American, shut down nonessential systems to protect the core module after seven similar failures in 1997.
A Pasteur Institute team and collaborators study blood from 18 high risk men who remained uninfected, revealing a new inherited genetic mutation. The findings suggest this mutation alone and in combination with a previously found mutation may confer resistance to HIV.
President Daniel arap Moi appears poised to win as irregularities on Monday forced reopening of some polling places. Raila Odinga and Mwai Kibaki, running second and third, told a Friday news conference they would reject the results and push for a new vote within 21 days.
Northern Ireland officials ordered more British army troops into Belfast streets to guard against a surge of sectarian killings. Three slayings in a week by Protestant and Catholic militants sparked fear that peace talks led by George Mitchell could be derailed. police will boost daylight patrols as soldiers reinforce in sensitive areas.
The 17-year-old son of cabinet minister Jack Straw was identified as William Straw after a tabloid tip led to a Dec 13 pub meeting and a $17 marijuana sale. An English judge allowed publication amid pressure from Scottish and Irish papers.
In Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu battles a fractious religious right alliance over the annual budget while peace talks stall. Foreign Minister David Levy threatens to quit, threatening a new fiscal stalemate as Washington urges partial West Bank redeployments.
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