Iraq defies US by vowing to fly in no fly zone
Iraq rejects the no fly zones and vows to fire on invading aircraft. Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan told AP Television News that Iraqi planes are effectively in space and will resist any penetrations. US and British forces said their planes acted in self defense after Iraqi missile fire, while Baghdad claimed victories and downed an enemy plane.
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Associated Press Television News
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Six killed as Yemen hostage rescue ends shootout
In Yemen six people died when security forces stormed the hideout of Islamic Jihad abductors who had seized 16 foreign tourists. Thirty hostages were freed. three injured. Two kidnappers and two policemen also died in the clash.
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Cold deaths mount as Europe endures freezing holidays
Across Europe freezing temperatures during Christmas killed two people and saw Moscow report nine cold deaths in a week raising winter toll to 69 in the capital. Hungary logged 17 deaths with hundreds homeless as temperatures dipped to minus 4 in December.
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Hedi Nagy
Associated Press
Seven of octuplets stable but critical
In Houston, seven surviving octuplets remain in stable but critical condition under close watch by doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists. Four breathe independently, three on ventilators, with Gorom recovering from abdominal surgery after a Dec 20 cesarean. Ms. Chukwu is stable at St. Luke's. Odera, a 50.3 ounce girl, died Sunday from heart and lung failure.
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Pesticide Contamination Taints France's Fine Wines
France's top wine regions may bear trace levels of chlorophenol from treated wood used in new storage facilities. The Bordeaux Wine Board acknowledged the issue after LExpress reported the contamination spanning Bordeaux Burgundy Beaujolais and even Champagne. hundreds of labels including Margaux wines are cited as affected.
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Clinton assures Social Security will be paid on time in Y2K
President Clinton stated the Social Security system is fully compliant for 2000 and free of millennium bugs. Kathy Adams reported 2800 workers including 700 programmers ensured readiness, with independent testing and early 1989 start praised by experts.
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Y2k News
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Tenn
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Begin's son runs against Netanyahu in bid for PM
Benny Begin, a geologist and son of Menachem Begin, breaks from Likud to seek the prime ministership. He formerly served as science minister under Netanyahu and quit after West Bank pullout in 1997. His bid could split the hard-line vote and threaten a second round.
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FDA approves narcolepsy drug Provigil in first 40 years
Washington AP reports the FDA authorized Cephalon Inc. Provigil to help narcolepsy patients stay awake with fewer stimulant side effects. Researchers say it offers a safer alternative to amphetamines and other stimulants, though long term effectiveness remains studied. Dr Joyce Walsleben calls it an exciting new choice.
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Joyce Walsleben
New York University
Dole presidential draft movement begins in North Carolina
A Raleigh press conference launches a bid to draft Elizabeth Dole for the 2000 Republican nomination. Organizers Jim Holfhouser and Tom Smith chair the effort, aiming to persuade Dole to leave the Red Cross and pursue the presidency, despite her not commenting publicly.
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U.S
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