UN backs Annan deal to open Iraqi sites to inspectors
The UN Security Council unanimously endorsed Kofi Annan's agreement to allow UN arms inspectors access to Iraq's palaces and warned of the severest consequences if Baghdad violates the accord. U S ambassador Bill Richardson hailed the vote as a victory and warned of automatic attack if access is blocked. Over 500 Canadian sailors and air personnel are deploying in the Persian Gulf to back U S pressure against Iraq.
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Diana's will sets up 30 million for William and Harry
The Princess Diana will, amended by court order, leaves about 30 million dollars for her sons William and Harry. Earl Spencer and Diana's mother Frances Shand Kydd named guardians if Prince Charles dies. The document directs Charles to consult Diana's mother on the princes education and welfare.
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William
Harry
Diana
Earl Spencer
Prince Charles
Charles
Frances Shand Kydd
Fishermen Use Barbie Hair as Bait in Russia Pacific Ports
Reuters reports via Interfax that fishermen on Russia's Magadan coast buy Chinese Barbie dolls for their hair. The golden hair is said to be popular as bait among local fish.
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Ken Moscow
Reuters
Russia
Pacific
Interfax
Magadan
Kmart in Medicine Hat to close amid Bay merger fallout
Dozens of Kmarts across Canada face closure after Hudsons Bay Co. announced the Medicine Hat Southview Mall store will shut in six to eight weeks along with 40 other Kmarts. Workers were silent citing a gag order while the mall fears reduced foot traffic and displaced staff.
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Hudson’s Bay Co
Southview Mall
Alberta
Canada
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Hudson Bay Co
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Western Drug Mart
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Discount Shoe City
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Bern
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Heath Bear
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Fields
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Hat
City council votes to keep Filanti art collection
Medicine Hat council rejected a bid to return Rick Filanti’s art collection valued at about 157000 dollars tied to a 1991 loan. Aldermen argued the city must honor the deal while Filanti warned he would sell the pieces if returned. He donated a world’s largest tepee to Saamis Tepee Association for construction funding.
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Arthur Lismer
Saamis Tepee Association
Valerie Neigum
Bernie Anderson
City of
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Calgary
Saamis
Daniel Johnson Resigns Separatist Setback
Ottawa reports the resignation of Quebec Liberal leader Daniel Johnson after four years. The 53 year old cited political and personal reasons for stepping down, with an election looming. Federalists see the move as a potential boost to unity while Premier Lucien Bouchard delays any immediate February/March election plans. Jean Charest denied interest in Johnsons post, stressing commitment to his current role.
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Quebec
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Johnson
Canada
Jean Charest
Lucien Bouchard
Parti Quebecois
Bouchard
David Black
Federalist
Quebec Committee For Canada
Charest
Growth up savings dip and the Canada economy
Canada posted a 3.8 percent GDP gain in 1997 driven by consumer spending, but personal savings fell to 1.8 percent of disposable income, the lowest since the Great Mood. Economists say Canadians face lower savings despite record RRSP contributions likely this year.
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University of Toronto
Peter Dungan
Statistics Canada
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