Albright says Iraq won’t get a break at UN gather
U S Ambassador Madeleine Albright said there are enough votes to block any move to ease Iraq oil sanctions. She warned Washington would veto premature steps, while presenting satellite images of rebuilt facilities linked to weapons programs.
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Poverty summit opens in Denmark amid aid clash
The 183 nation conference in Copenhagen debates funding to eradicate poverty while Western and developing nations clash over new aid. U N chief Boutros-Ghali warns against conference fatigue as leaders miss the event, and debates over debt relief and concrete commitments stall final documents.
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Mexico seeks extradition of Massieu from New Jersey
Mexican authorities ordered the arrest of Mario Ruiz Massieu a former deputy attorney as part of an investigation into the 1994 murder of Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu the No 2 leader of the governing party A six day arraignment ended with a request to hold him for extradition and a Newark bail hearing was set The case ties to brother of former president Salinas de Gortari and alleges massieu obstructed the investigation while money was traced to a Texas bank with no source disclosed
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Senator seeks halt on Mexico aid until hearings
U S senator Alfonso D Amato urged Treasury Secretary Rubin to suspend further ESF assistance to Mexico until Senate Banking Committee hearings occur. He noted Mexico had drawn 3 billion of 20 billion in loans and warned that delaying disbursements would protect American jobs and borders. Rubin's spokesman defended ongoing disbursements, citing legal backing and program effectiveness.
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ING takes Barings, plans rebuild amid crisis fallout
Dutch group ING Group gains control of Barings after its collapse and outlines a rebuild plan. Chairman Aad Jacobs says staff need not be fired immediately and vows to retain about 4,000 Barings employees while honoring year end bonuses, excluding trader Nick Leeson who faces extradition.
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Rights group condemns Brazil slaying in Rio shooting
An international human rights group condemned the killing of a disarmed suspect by state troopers after a robbery attempt at a Rio de Janeiro shopping center. The incident, captured by a TV crew, shows officers pinning the suspect and firing, drawing praise from some locals and censure from others over alleged excessive force and crime rates. Several officers face charges as accomplices.
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Rebels kidnap mayor after raid on Ituango town
In Ituango, Colombia, hundreds of heavily armed rebels stormed the town, seized the mayor and six officials after destroying the police station and offices. At least eight people died, including policemen, with clashes and helicopter fire reported as residents hid indoors. The assault, one of the largest guerrilla raids in years, raised concerns for peace talks.
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