Panel urges faster base closures and two-war rethink
A National Defense Panel report urges accelerating U S base closures beyond Cohen plans and moving away from a two major regional wars assumption. It backs quicker rounds of closings, a transformation strategy for the 21st century, and redefining the Army National Guard’s domestic crisis role.
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Kuwait tests sirens amid UN standoff and Iraq weapons worries
Civil defense sirens beeped across Kuwait marking the first warning system test since the 1991 liberation. Parliament urged preparedness as UN-Iraq standoff over weapons inspectors continues and sanctions pressure Iraq to dismantle mass destruction programs. Nearby Turks face census resistance amid curfew and mine protests in Bergama near ancient Pergamon.
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Cabinet backs conditional withdrawal in West Bank pullout
Israel's cabinet votes 16 to 2 to back a promised withdrawal from the West Bank with no date, tied to Palestinians boosting efforts to fight terrorism. Critics warn conditions may let militants derail the plan as peace talks risk stalling. Marwan Kanafani of PLO leader Arafat's camp offers cautious optimism.
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Marwan Kanafani
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Shoppers Seek Bargains on Thanksgiving Weekend
Shoppers flocked to deep discounts and low prices as retailers opened early and offered specials. Discounters and department stores like Wal Mart Target and Sears drew crowds, with many customers buying only when prices met expectations and retailers optimistic about a strong Christmas season.
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Ken Volk
Simon DeBartolo Group
New York City
Flubber Tops Thanksgiving Box Office Debut
Los Angeles AP reports Disney comedy Flubber led the five day Thanksgiving weekend with 36.4 million while Alien Resurrection opened wide and earned 27.2 million. Flubber did not match last year’s 45.1 million Bonanza from 101 Dalmatians.
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Ryder
Disney
Growing Use of Youth Curfews in U S Cities
A survey by the U S Conference of Mayors shows 276 of 347 responding cities have a nighttime youth curfew and 76 also enforce daytime curfews. Officials cite crime reduction, parental discipline, and reallocation of police time, while some express concerns about targeting youths and enforcement.
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Calif
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