Russians Join Kosovo Peacekeepers at Pristina Airport
An advance contingent of Russian troops arrived in Kosovo to reopen Pristina airport and join NATO peacekeepers amid ethnic unrest. The arrival, with 21 paratroopers and 18 technicians, followed by French transports, marks Russia’s expanding role alongside NATO in Kosovo.
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Hong Kong immigration ruling overturned by Beijing
China's 160 member Standing Committee of the National People's Congress overruled Hong Kong court action opening residency rights to mainland offspring. Chief Executive Tung Chee hwa sought intervention, warning up to 1.6 million potential new residents could flood the city. Opposition decried the move as a blow to Hong Kong autonomy under the Basic Law.
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FBI conviction rate called poorest among big agencies
Syracuse University TRAC study shows the FBI secured 27 percent convictions from 222,504 prosecutions from 1993 to 1997, with one third of referrals ending without action. Officials dispute the findings, noting disparities in agency reporting and workload across national security, corruption, and white collar crime cases. The report places INS, DEA, and IRS with varying conviction-to-dismissal ratios.
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Media mogul marries Rupert Murdoch aboard yacht in New York Harbor
News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng wed on Murdoch's Morning Glory yacht in New York Harbor before 82 guests, with a 12 minute fireworks display set to Frank Sinatra. Charlotte Church performed as Murdoch divorces from Anna is finalized earlier this year.
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Singer plans time off and fall tour resumption
The 40-year-old singer will pause to care for her children and arrange her wedding, with touring set to resume this fall. Her signature song Delta Dawn launched her recording career at age 13. Elizabeth II dined publicly at a Marlow restaurant last week, first such meal in nearly 50 years, hosted by Hungarian President Arpad Goncz. Security measures included lake checks and dog units near a church as guests dined without incident. Birthdays list includes Lorrie Morgan 40 Julia Duffy 48 Bruce Johnston 57 Bruce Babbitt 61 John Shalikashvili 63 Anna Moffo 65 Ross Perot 69 Bob Keeshan 72.
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