Scientist pushes inquiry into mad sheep disease risk
London reports say top government adviser Jeff Almond warned of a distinct possibility that sheep could be infected with BSE. He said a national emergency could arise if confirmed, detailing the dilemma of public health vs mass slaughter of millions of sheep and industry collapse. The EU had banned British beef exports since 1996 amid Hunt–style concerns while only nine sheep have been tested.
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Indonesia Parliament protests demand Habibie resignation
About 2000 students protested outside Indonesia's parliament demanding Habibie's resignation and a Suharto trial. Police forced the crowd from the grounds after hours with batons and shields. ten protesters injured, five officers hurt, no arrests. A separate Kebumen riot affected Chinese shops and cars with no injuries reported.
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UN report notes year of progress and peril in world affairs
United Nations chief Kofi Annan cites the ban on land mines and the first permanent tribunal for genocide as major gains. He warns of nuclear tests by India and Pakistan, collapsing Asian economies, and soaring humanitarian needs from droughts and wars while funding remains tight and payments from Washington lag. He urges reforms and calls the Millennium Assembly in 2000 a watershed for a more values driven UN.
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