Court backs Giuliani ads despite mayor’s objection
U S District Judge Shira A Scheindlin ruled that ads mocking Mayor Rudolph Giuliani can be reinstated on city buses despite his privacy rights complaint over use of his image. The ruling upholds the ads amid objections to publicity.
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Kyoto talks spark race to curb energy use and pollution
Japan's foreign minister Keizo Obuchi and world leaders push toward final negotiations in Kyoto this week aiming to shape 21st century energy policies. The discussions focus on controlling energy use and reducing pollution as history unfolds.
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Keizo Obuchi
Kyoto
Reno Defends Decision On Independent Counsels
The opinion argues Attorney General Reno acted lawfully by not appointing independent counsels into Clinton administration fund raising. It credits her for independence, notes ongoing DOJ reviews, and rejects GOP charges of cronyism while urging continued voter oversight.
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Washington
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Louis Freeh
Freeh
White House
United States
Congress
World AIDS Day protests highlight inequities in care
AIDS activists around the world marked the 10th World AIDS Day with marches prayers and red ribbons. French Health Minister Bernard Kouchner said the rich nations die less yet poor countries continue to suffer high mortality from AIDS.
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Bernard Kouchner
No real hope for Haiti as UN peacekeepers retreat
The last UN peacekeeping troops exit Haiti amid pessimism that chaos will return. Analysts question if the U S intervention was necessary or lastingly successful as Haiti faces six months without a prime minister and fear for President Rene Preval. Foreign investment has dried up and aid is on hold, with another possible peacekeeping mission likely.
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Pennsylvania whistleblower law faces broader reach in court
The Pennsylvania Superior Court may expand the state whistleblower law beyond government workers as it hears the case of Dr. Sylvana Riggio who alleges wrongful termination after reporting hospital concerns. Lawyers expect precedent on whether any entity taking state money could be covered, shaping protections for whistleblowers across sectors.
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Superior Court
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Riggio
James Beasley
Don Bailey
Bailey
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Ward
State Aecompensation Board
Associated Press
Clinton’s Policies Turn Iraq Into A Terror Target
A strongly worded critique argues against bombing Iraq and sanctions. It accuses U S policy of coercive aggression, questions Iraq’s weapons claims, cites UN inspections, and condemns U S leaders for threatening with military force while highlighting civilian harm and moral concerns.
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Mayor Faces Backlash Over Riverview Park Plan
The News editor condemns Mayor Timothy Fulkerson for excluding African-American voices in West Side Riverview Commerce Park talks. Community members accuse local government of darkened transparency and biased hiring while urging inclusive policy participation and reform.
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Letters to the Editor Call for minority inclusion in city actions
Brian C. Johnson of New Castle urges city and county officials to include minorities in decision making and appointments. He cites lack of African American staff in city offices and the courthouse, and argues inclusion is essential for credible redevelopment and governance.
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