Yeltsin Resigns After Millennium Moment in New Book
Ex president Boris Yeltsin reveals in The Presidential Marathon that his late 1999 decision to resign was planned despite no health or family pressure. He notes a pro-Putin party's parliamentary win shifted momentum and hints elections could come earlier than mid-2000.
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China plans moon trip and Mars exploration push
China’s secret space program aims to explore commercially useful lunar resources and join international Mars efforts. Leaders described manned flights as vital to national stature, with future goals including lunar exploration, possible permanent moon ports, and offshore satellites to bolster economic gains.
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Firestone declines meeting on Exploder tire failures in Venezuela
Bridgestone/Firestone refused to attend a government meeting with about 50 victims, saying it cannot be blamed for cars going out of control. Ford Venezuela sent reps and proposed a compensation committee. The clash tests blame for 150 plus fatal crashes worldwide tied to Firestone tires on Explorers.
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