Former Bosnian Serb police chief arrested by NATO
Stevan Todorovic, named by the ICTY for murder and rape during 1992 95 Bosnian war, was seized in Bosanski Samac without incident by NATO forces. President Clinton confirmed American and allied troops participated, calling Todorovic responsible for heinous crimes and praising the arrest as justice in Bosnia.
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Tokyo bankruptcy shocks Japan as largest ever file
Tokyo District Court received a filing from Japan Leasing Corp. debt totaling over 16 billion dollars. The move, the nation’s biggest bankruptcy, follows a wave of high profile failures amid a severe recession. Prime Minister Obuchi urged calm as markets wavered, while the Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan opened at a near all time low.
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Germany votes for change as Schroeder fronts new era
Gerhard Schroeder and the Social Democrats win the national election, ending 16 years of Helmut Kohl’s conservative rule. Schroeder pledges to fight unemployment and push tax and economic reforms as Germany prepares to move its capital back to Berlin and switch to the euro. Kohl concedes defeat and signals his party will nominate Wolfgang Schaeuble as successor.
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Auditors flag unclear impact of terrorism budget
Washington AP United States anti-terrorism spending nears 7 billion dollars annually with rising costs but auditors say money lack proper tracking and coordination. GAO cites no government wide priorities or centralized data while officials warn programs may be misaligned with aims amid new national security roles.
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Albright drives push for partial Mideast accord
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright pushes for a partial West Bank accord as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat meet in a bid to resolve core issues. A three way Clinton White House meeting looms, with talks focusing on security guarantees and a 13 percent pullback.
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Hilfiger brother battles brain cancer and odds
Billy Hilfiger, 42, Tommy Hilfiger’s brother, describes his brain cancer fight after December surgery and months of chemotherapy and radiation. He says support from family and friends helps his outlook as he continues working in landscaping and music.
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Buffett sells home moves from Key West to Palm Beach
Jimmy Buffett leaves his Florida home in Key West selling to Steve Chapman and Tom duPont who own Tampa Bay magazines. They plan to preserve Buffett's residence as a music legacy while he keeps a Key West studio and store. The house sold for 900 thousand after three months on the market.
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Wire reports compiled by Karsey Britt
A compact dispatch compiled by Karsey Britt from Wire Reports provides a concise summary of recent events across multiple locales. The report highlights key movements, incidents, and official actions, emphasizing named entities and concrete facts while avoiding sensational language.
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