National Guard general assumes command at Eagle Base in Bosnia
Maj. Gen. Robert Halverson of Texas’s 49th Armored Division takes command of U S forces in Bosnia from Maj. Gen. James Campbell, the first time a part-time officer leads active duty troops. About 600 Texas National Guard troops are in Bosnia with 4,200 U S soldiers, with 200 more to join for a 179 day deployment.
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Rebels Holdout After Chechnya Village Seizure
Russian artillery and warplanes bombarded the Chechnya village of Komsomolskoye as 700 rebels resisted efforts to drive them out. The regional commander said forces aimed to oust the defiant group, whose seizure challenges Moscow’s claim of near victory in the region.
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Panel to study UN peacekeeping failures and reforms
Secretary General Kofi Annan named an eight member panel to examine past and present UN peacekeeping efforts, assess mandates resources and political will, and propose recommendations before the Millennium Summit. Former Algerian minister Lakhdar Brahimi will head the group as it weighs prevention to intervention and the logistics of rapid deployment.
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Stay at home singles reshape Japan’s housing mindset
In Tokyo a growing cohort of 20 to 34 year olds live with parents, funding dinners, travel, and luxuries while skipping rent and chores. Sociologist Masahiro Yamada notes the trend may double over a decade, reflecting housing costs, cultural norms, and a slow economy.
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