IRA vows to disarm and reveal weapons stockpiles
The Irish Republican Army announced it will disclose its stockpiled weapons to international arms inspectors, aiming to render them beyond use. The pledge, welcomed by Britain and Ireland, is seen as a key step toward implementing the Good Friday Accord and restoring power-sharing rule in Northern Ireland.
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John Brown’s enduring Kansas legacy stirs debate at 200th birthday
Abolitionist John Brown remains controversial as historians mark his 200th birth anniversary. Some call him a violent murderer, others see a devoted foe of slavery. In Kansas his actions sparked fierce conflict and ongoing reflection on how far to go for social change.
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Bader
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Brownback to defend Brown in Senate on birthday
Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas plans to read a statement in the U.S. Senate defending John Brown and other free state Kansans on Tuesday. He calls Brown a controversial figure yet notes Kansas played a pivotal role in ending slavery. Brownback says his remarks will be aired by C-SPAN and that Brown’s name still stirs strong emotions.
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Love Bug origin questioned as authorities probe who created virus
U S authorities assist Philippine police in tracing the ILOVEYOU worm amid leaks pointing to a Philippine college student or a German exchange student in Australia. The email virus spread to over 20 countries causing billions in damage and prompting warnings to delete infected messages.
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Australia
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Sweden
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