Albright Says Hussein Near Admission of Gas Attacks
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says Saddam Hussein has virtually admitted possible use of chemical or biological weapons in Iraq. She notes the Iraq-U.N. standoff, Russia’s moves to curb Iran missile tech, and warns Israel Palestine talks may not quickly resolve the impasse while Netanyahu and Arafat visit Washington. Albright remains an optimist but stresses tough diplomacy and ongoing inspections. She appeared with a team of Middle East advisers outside her office as the region faces multiple crises and opportunities.
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Record reveals meat plants ran despite critical sanitation flaws
Washington AP reports Cox Newspapers obtained a 1996 USDA inspection database showing 138,593 critical citations across about 6,400 plants. Tyson Foods Waldron plant led with 1,753 critical violations in 1996 and 1997, yet operations continued. Officials say citations aimed to prevent unsafe product and that new inspection rules, effective January 26, will empower withdrawal of inspection for chronic failures. Critics question industry safety commitments under the new system.
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U S and Russia Agree to Step Up Iran Missile Tech Curbs
Vice President Al Gore and Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin discussed intensifying efforts to prevent technology transfers to Iran's ballistic missile program. Spokesman Jonathan Spalter said both governments will increase measures, citing regional instability and national interests.
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Arafat Visit to U S Holocaust Museum Scrapped
Plans for Yasser Arafat to visit the U S Holocaust Museum were canceled after the museum refused to become part of political disputes. Museum chairman Miles Lerman said Arafat could visit as an individual with bodyguards, not as a head of state, to avoid political entanglements.
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