Russia unlikely to reach volunteer army by 2005 say officials
Yuri Baturin head of a new Defense Council said Russia cannot meet President Yeltsin’s plan to create a modern all volunteer force by 2000. He warned that economic conditions will prevent achieving the timetable and the military will remain under strain amid the crisis.
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North Korea faces grain shortfall amid chronic shortages
Red Cross officials returning from North Korea warn a 1.5 million ton grain harvest shortfall will worsen rationing. They cite a knife edge nutritionally, with health threats to children, after years of floods and crop losses. Thousands have died in the floods.
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Taliban Rule Shuts Kabul Women From Streets and Life
In Kabul the Taliban swiftly imposes Islamic rule as women vanish from public view and daily life tightens. The city swirls with armed fighters, checkpoints, and shrines to order as mullah Turabi leads a six member council and enforces harsh norms.
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Army readies covering force for Bosnian troop pullout
Berlin AP The first of a 5,000 member covering force will depart Germany in a few days to protect 15,000 US soldiers withdrawing from Bosnia under the Dayton accord. The push includes 2nd Brigade 1st Infantry Schweinfurt units, 11th Aviation, mechanized infantry, engineers and support troops with 30 Abrams tanks 100 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and 40 helicopters. Deployment spans about six weeks with possible extension if NATO rotates follow on forces.
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