Castro says Cuba not ready for permanent U S bureaus
Fidel Castro told American editors that Cuba is not ready to permit U S journalists to operate permanently on the island. He warned that once bureaus are established it is hard to remove them, adding permission is a confidence matter built gradually amid concerns of bias. ASNE president Edward L Seaton noted Castro appeared to listen to arguments for opening offices.
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Mir Cargo Ship Launch Ends Delay for Year End Supplies
The Progress cargo ship blasted off from Baikonur on Sunday carrying food water fuel and New Year gifts to Mir after over two months of funding delays. The ship, featuring a large space mirror, is destined to dock with the 12 year old station Tuesday morning, marking the third and final Mir supply mission of the year.
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Egypt Grand Mufti urges abortion for unmarried rape victims
Egypt's grand mufti Sheik Nasr Farid Wasel called for allowing abortions for unmarried rape victims, a first in the country where abortion is illegal except to save a life. He also urged clinics to perform hymen restoration operations to “restore” virginity, while deputy health minister Adel Ahmed said no immediate legal change is planned.
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Pakistan seeks $5 billion bailout to avoid default
Pakistan faces 1.4 billion in upcoming payments and a total external debt of 32 billion as a senior official said donors may provide a 5 billion bailout. Ahsan Iqbal told AP negotiations with IMF and World Bank are planned in the coming weeks to cover obligations for the 1998-99 year.
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Covas Wins Big in Sao Paulo as Brazil Weighs Austerity
With 57 percent counted, Sao Paulo Governor Mario Covas led Paulo Maluf 56 to 44 in Brazil's wealthiest state, boosting President Cardoso's austerity push. Garotinho led in Rio de Janeiro with 58 percent while Franco led Minas Gerais at 58 percent, as full results awaited.
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Iran election results praised by all
Iran's Assembly of Experts vote returns a hard line majority with conservatives at 54 of 86 seats while moderates win 13 and unclear candidates take 16. Analysts cite Guardian Council filtering moderates, yet some say moderates gain influence over the supreme leader's oversight and future leadership decisions amid a reformist mood.
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Malaysian protests turn violent as calls grow for Mahathir to resign
Malaysian rights group Suaram urged Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to resign after a police crackdown on protests turned violent. Police arrested dozens, fired pepper spray water, and tear gas at crowds near a mosque. over 241 arrests were reported. Anwar Ibrahim supporters demand reform and his release as Lim Kit Siang urged an independent riot probe.
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Foreign executives hurt by financial troubles in Russia
Rebecca Baldridge, a Purdue graduate, left a high paying Moscow brokerage life as Russia’s markets sank after August. Expats faced job losses and wiped out investments as the ruble devalued and debts were frozen. Baldridge’s career swung from boom to layoff amid Epic’s collapse.
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