IMF predicts world growth accelerates into 2001
The IMF foresees 4.7 percent global growth this year and 4.2 percent in 2001, led by the US and Europe, with risks from oil prices and a record US trade deficit. The report warns of potential disorderly imbalances, euro weakness, and possible inflation pressures if markets react abruptly.
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IMF
Asia
U.S
Europe
Japan
World Bank
Prague
Czech Republic
America
Michael Mussa
Southeast Asian flood victims face uncertain future
In Vietnam and Cambodia, floodwaters from the Mekong Delta devastate homes and livelihoods. About 1 million people in Vietnam and Cambodia face long-term displacement as rivers overflow and storms persist. Red Cross appeals seek relief funding while officials warn the crisis will last months.
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Tam Nong
Vietnam
Tran van No
Dong Thap
Mekong
Cambodia
Red Cross
Richard Neville
International Federation of the Red Cross
Red Cross seeks 1.9 million for flood victims in Cambodia Vietnam
The Red Cross urges a 1.9 million dollar appeal to aid Cambodian and Vietnamese families displaced by two months of floods from early monsoon rains. The disaster has forced tens of thousands to flee homes and seek shelter.
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Red Cross
An Giang
Dong Thap
Long An
Kien Giang
Nguyen Huu Hien
Flood and Storm Control Bureau
Cao Lanh
Nguyen Thi Hue
Cambodia
Vietnam
Peru's spy chief murky status deepens political crisis
Reports on intelligence chief Vladimiro Montesinos grow murky amid arrest rumors as Peru's crisis widens. President Fujimori faces pressure to resign and call new elections. opposition leader Alejandro Toledo urges an emergency government and Montesinos's arrest while protests surge outside Lima.
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Peru
Alberto Fujimori
Vladimiro Montesinos
Alejandro Toledo
Montesinos
Toledo
Fujimori
National Intelligence Service
Justice
Alberto Bustamante
Fuji
Mori
May
Congress
Clinton seeks war crimes tribunal for Saddam Hussein
The United States calls for an international or special tribunal to indict Saddam Hussein and top Iraqi leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Scheffer argues long standing abuse and ongoing criminality justify urgent action, while some UN members resist and proposals include commissions or national courts.
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Hussein
Washington
Saddam Hussein
Clinton
Iraq
Iran
Kuwait
International Criminal Tribunal
David J. Scheffer
National Press Club
International Criminal Court
Scheffer
Neces
Saddam
U.N. Security Council
Moscow court denies American Edmund Pope release
A Moscow city court rejected American Edmund Pope's appeal for freedom to seek cancer treatment. The court said the espionage charge is too serious to grant release, and Pope will remain in custody as he faces up to 20 years if convicted. Pope's supporters say he sought information on a long standing underwater propulsion system.
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Moscow
Edmund Pope
Pope
Russia
Security Service
Vasily Stavitsky
Federal Security Service
United States
U.S
Congress
John Peterson
Ottawa adopts zoning change from residential to commercial
Public hearing October 11 2000 in City Hall Ottawa Kansas to consider rezoning 4660 acres in the Southeast quarter of Section 25 Township 16 South Range 19 East from R S to C 2. Property at Wilson Street and Davis Road Franklin County with protests noted to Planning Commission before final action.
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Ottawa
Degraas
Dagreas
Franklin County
Kansas
Wilson Street
Davis Road
Planning Commission
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Lot Nation
City Hall
Hickory
City Planning Commission
Theresa Cummings
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