Turner donates 34 million to ease U N funding dispute
Ted Turner’s 34 million donation clears U S U N funding deadlock, aiding a settlement to cut U N dues. Holbrooke credits the gift as pivotal in securing reductions from 25 to 22 percent of core payments and peacekeeping share to roughly 27 percent. Biden hints at possible legislative flexibility.
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Fire prompts brief airport tower evacuation in Sydney
A small electrical fault caused a fire at Sydney Airport on Friday afternoon forcing five air traffic controllers to evacuate the control tower. The old tower was used again while delays were expected as tens of thousands travel for Christmas. No injuries were reported.
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NATO to reopen Russia information office in 2001
NATO plans to reopen its information office in Russia later in 2001 after closing following the 1999 Yugoslavia bombing. Russian officials say only technical issues such as office space remain to be resolved before the reopening.
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