Russia aims to curb drug trade amid rising epidemic
Police Gen. Alexander Sergeyev heads the Interior Ministry narcotics branch as Russia grapples with a surge in drug use from 300000 a decade ago to about 2 million. The UN Drug Control Program backs a Moscow conference to craft a regional anti drug strategy, but limited resources and weak economy hinder a swift turnaround. Smuggling rings span Caucasus and Central Asia, with opium from Afghanistan selling high in Moscow.
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Yeltsin calls for buying Russian made goods nationwide
President Boris Yeltsin urged Russians to buy domestic products in a radio address marking “the beginning of a great cause” while acknowledging many Russian goods lag in quality. He aims to boost domestic industry without curbing imports, citing defense and aerospace strengths and plans to improve price and quality.
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China lifts ban on US live poultry imports
Beijing announced the temporary ban on importing live poultry and related U S products from the United States was lifted on April 4 after a four month halt following New Castle disease cases in Oklahoma and Missouri.
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Italian museum workers veil statues in wage protest
Florence AP reports museum staff covered thirteen famous statues with sheer curtains to protest low pay and negative public image. Veiling occurred during Cultural Patrimony Week when museum admission is free, with multilingual signs posted beside each statue.
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