Clinton approves nuclear retaliation option for chemical attacks
The United States will be able to use nuclear weapons against attackers who strike U.S. forces with chemical or biological weapons. The policy is codified in a classified Presidential Decision Directive approved by President Clinton, signaling a shift toward broader first use options amid fears of rogue states. Robert Bell of the National Security Council described a range from limited strikes to generalized exchange.
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Bill Clinton
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Washington Post
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National Security Council
Fractious unity at Alberta legislature opens with Calgary declaration
Alberta's first sitting in six months opens amid friction over unity and a Calgary declaration. Premier Ralph Klein faces opposition demands on issues, while dissension grows over Ottawa's stricter global warming stance and cooperative federation language. Klein urges cooperation and a lively debate.
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Italians order celebrity statuettes for manger scene
In Naples locals place Diana, Mother Teresa and Gianni Versace among nativity figures. Ferrigno's shop reports strong demand for 36 centimeter Diana and Teresa statues at about $200, while Versace figures sell around $35.
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Gianni Versace
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Canadians split over health care funding and private options
A Southam News COMPAS poll shows two thirds want more public funding even with tax rises, while 66 percent see hospital closures as fake efficiency. It notes provinces cutting hospitals, and two thirds support more private services alongside the public system, a stance Ottawa rejects.
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Southam News-Compas
Conrad Winn
Compas Research Inc
Mystery plane crash in Irkutsk leaves 62 dead
Investigators in Irkutsk seek causes for a An-124 cargo jet disaster that struck a five storey building and an orphanage after takeoff. The crash killed at least 62 people, with 12 hospitalized for burns as rescue teams battled flames in minus 15 degree weather.
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Irkutsk
Galina Dmitrovna
Canada Eyes Flexible Target At Kyoto Climate Talks
At Kyoto Canada signals a possible shift from a three percent below 1990 target by 2010 while Alberta officials press for a guarded approach. US Vice President Gore hints improved negotiating flexibility as Canada, EU and provinces clash over feasibility and penalties.
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European Union
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Lund
Ottawa
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Louise Comeau
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Sierra Club of Canada
Chretien says Quebec cannot secede unilaterally without negotiations
Prime Minister Jean Chretien warned Sunday that Quebec cannot leave Canada on its own terms and any separation would require federal negotiation and approval. He termed unilateral independence illegal and very rare, signaling a shift in Plan B federal strategy after the 1995 sovereignty referendum.
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