Pope John Paul II Turns 79 Amid Kosovo Peace Efforts
Pope John Paul II marked his 79th birthday with routine duties and a focus on Kosovo peace. He met German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in Vatican City while Poland offered prayers and prepared for his June visit.
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Buffett buys stake in Allied Domecq snack brands
American investor Warren Buffett via Berkshire Hathaway took a 2.2 percent stake in Allied Domecq PLC, the British owner of Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins Ballantine's Canadian Club and Beefeater. The disclosure followed rumors and news reports, ending weeks of speculation about Buffett's plans.
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Russia’s next prime minister faces same brutal odds
The Duma weighs confirming former police chief Sergei Stepashin amid a failing economy and widespread discontent as Yeltsin’s health and leadership loom. A yes or no vote could deepen or stretch Russia’s political crisis with no clear end in sight.
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U S nuclear inspectors arrive in Pyongyang for site review
A 14 member team of American nuclear specialists arrives in Pyongyang to inspect the Kumchangri site amid tensions over North Korea's alleged weapon program. Officials caution the probe may not reveal weapon plans and note countering diplomacy and deterrence, with Perry's report pending.
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