Fierce fighting in Kashmir claims 166 lives in Mushkoh Valley
Indian commanders say about 120 guerrillas and 44 Indian soldiers died in two days of close combat in Mushkoh Valley near the ceasefire line. Indian forces retook peaks in the Batalik sector while Pakistan denies direct involvement, as Nawaz Sharif tours Washington seeking steps to end the fighting.
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Cohen urges gradual Kosovo reforms and faster troop deployment
Defense Secretary Cohen says gaps in US and NATO military capability slow Kosovo peacekeeper deployment. Training delays and logistical shortfalls among allies burden US airpower. Denmark plans 850 troops for Kosovo and pledges reconstruction aid. Milosevic faces rising Western pressure while Russia boosts forces.
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Turbulence knocks plane 500 feet near Bermuda
Continental Airlines Flight 743 plunged 500 feet amid clear skies off Bermuda, injuring 16 serious and 45 minor among 159 aboard. Passengers described a terrifying moment as the Boeing 737-800 dropped then recovered, with food cart striking the ceiling and several travelers hurt.
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