Russia declares end of Grozny battle as rebels pushed back
Russian President Putin said federal troops seized the last rebel stronghold in Grozny and raised the flag over the western district, claiming the operation to liberate Grozny is over. Shelling targeted Vedeno and Argun gorges while rebels moved toward mountain shelters.
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Russian tanker Volga-Neft-147 seized in Persian Gulf
Tests confirm the Russian tanker Volga Neft 147 was carrying Iraqi oil in violation of the U N embargo. Defense Secretary Cohen said the ship was seized by U S Navy SEALs and is being taken to Muscat Oman for the Omani government's determination of its fate and crew. An Iraqi naval officer was aboard during the seizure.
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ECISD Students To Perform In State Musical Groups
Twenty ECISD students will perform in the state's top musical groups in San Antonio this week. The events run Wednesday through Saturday, highlighting efforts to boost the beef industry image through the busy student showcases.
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Reagan Birthday Draws 700 at Simi Valley Library
About 700 people gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum to mark his 89th birthday with a vintage car show and barbecue lunch. Admission included cake, with proceeds supporting visitors and facility activities. Reagan, ill, did not attend, but his past visit was noted by attendees. A separate New Year celebration in Pingyao, China, featured acrobats as part of the Year of the Dragon festivities.
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Oaxaca Christmas Fiesta Draws Tourists and Delicacies
A traveler recounts arriving in Oaxaca before Christmas to join the city’s festive zocalo scene. The bustling plaza, balloon vendors, and cafes attract visitors as locals savor chapulines fried with butter and chile. The narrator details budgeting for the month long stay and a cautious approach to travel.
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Littlest defector shapes Elian echoes in custody fight
Walter Polovchak, the Ukrainian-born boy who in 1980s Chicago became known as the littlest defector, argues that Juan Miguel Gonzalez faces government pressure and should not be forced to separate from his child. He cites his own stance on family unity and compares pressures to Elian’s case while reflecting on his life in the United States and Ukraine. Clinton announces Senate bid in Purchase New York with Chelsea and Hillary's mother watching.
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Hillary Clinton Begins Senate Bid in New York Campaign
Hillary Rodham Clinton formally launched her bid for the U.S. Senate from New York with 2,000 supporters cheering as the president stood beside her. The race to fill Moynihan’s seat is expected to feature Rudolph Giuliani as a rival in what could be a highly publicized contest.
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