Doctors Without Borders Pulls Out of North Korea Over Access Denied
The European charity announced its 13 member team including nine doctors will withdraw from North Korea after the government barred access to a large population of malnourished and sick children. Medicins du Monde previously exited for similar reasons. Officials cited a double standard favoring regime loyal families.
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Gas cut off to 40000 Severodvinsk apartments
Russia's local utility has cut gas to more than 40,000 apartments in Severodvinsk as impoverished residents fail to pay bills. The Arkhangelsk city, about 600 miles north of Moscow, faces subfreezing temperatures with more cold ahead. snow is forecast for Tuesday.
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Blair won't change course on economy in UK speech
Prime Minister Tony Blair told Labour activists at the party conference in Blackpool that he will not devalue the pound or boost state spending. He defended New Labor while acknowledging tough year ahead and potential voter dissent ahead of European Parliament and regional elections.
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Primakov appeals for unity to regional governors amid Russia crisis
Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov urged governors to preserve the union as Moscow struggles with a collapsing economy. He offered tax revenue sharing from alcohol while warning of new laws to impeach defiant governors. Alexander Lebed warned of a "dinosaur syndrome" hindering central authority.
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