Strong quake hits remote Indonesian island killing at least five
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Mangole Island near Takabu in Maluku Sea at 10 11 p m local time causing heavy damage to dozens of houses. Casualty figures were not yet known as search efforts continue with a tsunami warning issued for the Western Pacific.
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U S cautions Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes amid regional pressure
The United States pressed Prime Minister Netanyahu to avoid harsh action against Lebanon as a cabinet debate on southern Lebanon drew no public decisions. Israeli leaders warned of possible air strikes to pressure Hezbollah, while Syria and Lebanon resisted unconditional withdrawal and negotiations with the Palestinians frayed over prisoner releases.
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Switzerland votes against drug legalization
In Geneva on Sunday, Swiss voters rejected a constitutional amendment to legalize consumption and possession of narcotics by 74 percent to 26 percent. Turnout was 37 percent as the electorate also weighed transportation funding corn laws and labor issues. The government warned the plan would turn Switzerland into a drug haven and many officials backed current policy of aiding addicts while clamping down on dealers.
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Hospital room becomes Yeltsin's new office
Moscow Russia President Boris Yeltsin will remain in hospital for several days to recover from pneumonia and plans meetings at the Central Clinical Hospital including one with Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov. Spokesman Dmitry Yakushkin said treatment is proceeding as scheduled and that doctors are cautious due to his serious condition and a history of heart problems. Yeltsin, 67, has been hospitalized since November 22 amid concerns over his ability to complete his term through 2000 and the ongoing economic crisis.
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