The Snake Could Decide Kosovo Peace Strategy
Hashim Thaci, known as the Snake, guides Kosovo Liberation Army strategy ahead of Paris talks. Rebel leaders rely on his input to decide autonomy versus independence, while Serb authorities deem him a terrorist and U.S. officials accuse him of delaying a deal. Thaci, 29, operates from hiding in Albania amid Serb pursuit.
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Yugoslavia
Bob Dole
Kosovo
Hashim Thaci
U.S
Paris
Kosovo Liberation Army
Here
Thaci
Drenica
KLA
Albania
Thac
Haxhi
Rambouillet
Broja
Hashim
Pristina University
Kosovo peace plan gains cautious Albanian hints
Ethnic Albanians signaled a willingness to consider a U S back Kosovo peace plan but Serbs opposed it. KLA leaders and Albanian politicians debated Thaci reservations while Milosevic warned against terms requiring policing and NATO pressure loomed.
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Yugoslavia
Kosovo
Kosovo Liberation Army
KLA
Serbia
Slobodan
Maloku
Orahovac
Slobodan Milosevic
Rambouillet
Thaci
Veton Surroi
Bujar Bukoshi
Iranian leader seeks detente with West after Italy trip
President Mohammad Khatami spoke of a “great desire” in the West to expand economic and other ties with Iran after returning from Italy. He warned that hard-liners resist reforms and warned that U.S. sanctions limit investment, yet he said Tehran and the West are determined to deepen relations on mutual respect.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammad Khataimi
Italy
Khatami
United States
West
China Faces Very Tough Year for Exports
Chinese foreign trade minister Shi Guangsheng warned of a very tough year for exports and outlined measures to boost shipments. He cited credit support, higher export tax rebates, and possible export insurance as aims while noting a 10 percent drop in exports in January and February versus 1998.
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Beijing
China
Shi Guangsheng
Shi
No dog's life in Taiwan
AP reports Taiwan, a Buddhist society, struggles with a large stray dog population and harsh disposal methods. Authorities, laws, and rising awareness clash with cultural beliefs, as experts cite 70,000 to 300,000 strays in Taipei and urge professional catchers and mindsets to curb cruelty.
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Taiwan
Sanitation Department
Wu Hung
Life Conservationist Association
Jason Yeh
National Taiwan University
Department of Veterinary Medicine
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