U.N. begins surprise weapon inspections in Iraq
U N officials deploy at least nine vans as Richard Butler confirms a series of surprise visits to verify Iraq’s compliance with disarmament pledges. Inspections resume after Baghdad's earlier suspension and face Iraqi sovereignty objections while a follow up report to Kofi Annan guides Security Council action.
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Yeltsin fires top aides amid pneumonia recovery
In Moscow, Boris Yeltsin, recovering from pneumonia, walked the hospital grounds and dismissed several senior aides who had recently commented on his health. Spokesman Dmitry Yakushkin said the president plans to stay in hospital while he recuperates and work on documents with no meetings planned.
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West Bank clashes rise as Netanyahu faces pressure over Wye deal
In Ram near Jerusalem, Palestinian students clashed with Israeli forces as violence and political turmoil mount over the Wye River security accord. Dozens protested outside Netanyahu's office after a West Bank settler was wounded, and clashes left four students injured amid a pending Clinton visit.
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Gulf ministers agree to oil production cuts in GCC pact
Abu Dhabi talks by Gulf Cooperation Council ministers target production reductions starting March to buoy world prices. They seek OPEC peers and Mexico to join, with exact cuts not disclosed. GCC members listed include Saudi Arabia Kuwait Bahrain Oman Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
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