Gore Opens Saudi Talks Amid Iran Arms Fear
Vice President Al Gore began a 24 hour visit to Jiddah meeting King Fahd and Crown Prince Abdullah as concerns over Iran's arms buildup and possible Russian weapon sales dominated discussions. He planned to tour Prince Sultan Air Base and meet with Palestinian and Israeli leaders during a four day trip through the Gulf region.
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NATO expansion boosts hopes in Hungary Poland and Czech Republic
Budapest and Prague report NATO expansion advance after the U S Senate passed a vote 80 to 19 admitting Hungary Poland and the Czech Republic. Leaders Lazar Kovacs Jerzy Buzek Vaclav Havel greet the move as proof of Western acceptance and a step toward full alliance membership next year with parliaments needed to ratify.
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Tainted liquor kills 31 in Uttar Pradesh village
In Bentolia village, Uttar Pradesh, at least 31 people died after consuming tainted liquor. Press Trust of India said victims began vomiting and showing giddiness and blurred vision. 13 died within hours, 18 more died after hospitalization. Authorities ordered a probe into the deaths.
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U N warns on Iraq inspections amid power shifts
The United Nations seeks a restrained stance as Russia France and China push to curb inspections of Iraq's nuclear sites while the United States urges flexibility to keep sanctions in force. Inspections of eight palaces followed a February deal brokered by Kofi Annan, denoting a high stakes struggle over Iraq's weapons programs and U N credibility.
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