Ashcroft targets assisted death by own action
Atty Gen John Ashcroft declared that aiding a terminally ill patient to die is not a legitimate medical use of federally controlled drugs and urged the DEA to suspend or revoke doctors licenses who help terminally ill patients die under Oregon's law. Oregon plans to contest the order in court.
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Cuba Hit by Hurricane Michelle Destruction Mounts
Hurricane Michelle battered Cuba causing at least five deaths and widespread damage. The central Matanzas province suffered heavy agricultural losses with 99,000 tons of oranges destroyed and tobacco seed beds wiped out. Electrical and telecommunications systems also disrupted as officials warn of broader infrastructure collapse.
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World and Northern Ireland News Snapshot
World brief notes damage to lines in Havana complicating island wide assessments while First Minister David Trimble returns to lead Northern Ireland’s power sharing coalition after threats from Protestant hard-liners. Israeli forces begin withdrawing from Ramallah, maintaining a cordon and holding Palestinian Authority responsible for security to prevent attacks.
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