Rebels Hold Caucasus Villages Amid Russian Air Campaign
More than 100 additional rebels joined Islamic militants still in control of several Caucasus villages. Russian jets and helicopters have pounded Dagestan sites for 11 days as Moscow claims 450 rebels killed from a 1,200 strong force. In Ansaria, 120 Chechen fighters arrived to reinforce, while ground troops remain scarce despite air power and artillery.
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Nsalta
Russia
Caucasus
Dagestan
Chechnya
Interior Ministry
Ansaria
Associated Press
Caucasus Mountains
Khattab
Jordan
Vladimir Kolesnikov
Shamil Basayev
Yeltsin Gives Putin Room to Act Within Kremlin Ties
President Boris Yeltsin told newly confirmed Prime Minister Vladimir Putin he could act with some autonomy but should not drift from Kremlin policy. He warned against dividing the presidential office and Cabinet, stressing unity while allowing independence on big decisions. The reshuffle, Putin’s appointment, and speculation over loyalty highlighted ongoing political tension and instability in Russia.
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Moscow
Boris Yeltsin
Kremlin
Yeltsin
Vladimir Putin
Russia
Putin
Sergei Stepashin
Congo fighting flares as peace talks loom Kisangani
In Kisangani, Congo and neighboring nations exchanged mortars and bullets after a quiet night as Ugandan and Rwandan leaders rushed to an emergency peace meeting in Uganda. The outcome remained unknown as commanders voiced readiness for any decision. In Seoul, air raid drills simulated a chemical attack amid North Korea missile tensions, with helicopters rushing supplies and forces securing a government building.
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Kisangani. Congo
Yoweri Museveni
Pasteur Bizimungu
Uganda
Laupani Wahila
Seoul
South Korea
North Korea
North
Paris bank war reaches three way battle over Societe Generale
Regulators brace to broker a compromise on BNP's 36.8 percent stake in Societe Generale and a possible three way merger with Paribas. Societe Generale chief Daniel Bouton vows to resist BNP and keep the bank autonomous amid a European consolidation drive.
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Banque Nationale de Paris
Societe Generale
France
BNP
Paribas
Daniel Bouton
Bouton
RTL Radio
le Monde
Michel Pebereau
Societe General
U.S
Pebereau
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Tae Atk Republic
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Jan
Ottawa
Biscotti
Jamie Mietchen
Ise
Ottawa Herald
Guy
The
Paris
Michael Westerman
S. Main
Ottawa Country Club
Ameritas Variable Life Insurance Company
Invest Financial Corporation
NASD
SIPC
FDIC
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