NASA backs Wolf aboard Mir for four months
NASA approves American David Wolf for a four month stay on the troubled Mir Station after safety reviews. Atlantis planned to launch tonight with seven crew members including Wolf. Officials say the decision rests on scientific and technical assessment, not emotion or politics, as the U.S. prepares for the international space station era.
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Haze Blankets Southeast Asia as Firefighters Strive to Quell Blazes
Indonesian firefighters battle hundreds of fires choking Southeast Asia while millions stay indoors and wear masks. El Nino driven drought worsens conditions as Malaysia sends help and protests erupt at the prime minister’s office.
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World Bank chief says crises are temporary and urges focus on root causes
World Bank President James D Wolfensohn told reporters at the IMF World Bank annual meeting that regional currency turmoil and Southeast Asia forest fire pollution are temporary. he urged ongoing initiatives to tackle root causes and said the bank would assist if needed, noting timber firms may face meetings to curb future crises.
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Courts rule Hungary Slovakia broke law over Danube dam feud
The World Court found Hungary violated international law by abandoning and resisting the Danube dam project conditions, while Slovakia dammed the river despite environmental concerns and later argued Hungary used the claims as a smokescreen for unilateral action.
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Israel vows to expand settlements amid Gaza tensions
In Jerusalem, Israel plans 300 new homes in the West Bank at Efrat drawing Palestinian warnings of renewed attacks. Secretary of State Albright criticizes the move as undermining peace efforts while Martin Indyk cautions that peace dreams feel elusive amid the clash of statements and militant activity.
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FBI releases most John Lennon files to public
FBI discloses all but ten secret Lennon files from 1971 72 including notes on antiwar activists a parrot that said Right on and mentions of Lennon funding for Election Year Strategy Center. Settlement pays Wiener over 200000 in legal costs and criticizes the agency for tabloid style investigation.
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Albright Keeps Bosnian Troop Decision Pending
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says no decision has been made on whether U S troops will stay in Bosnia after NATO pullout in June. She underscores long term U S economic and political involvement and urges compliance with Dayton accord terms and cooperation with The Hague war crimes tribunal.
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