Kim Jong Il reshapes image amid nuclear brinkmanship
North Korea's Kim Jong Il, long vilified for terrorism and kidnappings, sees a swing in perception as he pushes toward nuclear arms while expelling monitors and threatening treaty withdrawal. Previously praised by Madeleine Albright and Kim Dae Jung, he remains enigmatic, with few personal details known beyond height, weight, and a pompadour.
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Sharon Denounces Scandal Reports Amid Election Pressure
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon angrily rejects reports of police investigations into a $1.5 million transfer from Cyril Kern, a long-time associate. Attorneys general confirm inquiry into funds funneled to Sharon and his sons, fueling claims of vote buying and underworld ties days before Israel’s elections.
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U S troops arrive in Kuwait in major Gulf buildup
U S troop reinforcements landed in Kuwait as part of the largest region buildup since the Gulf War. Units or numbers were not disclosed, but two brigades of the 3rd Infantry Division were en route from Georgia, with 17 000 soldiers to join the Gulf deployment, including a brigade that conducted a major live-fire exercise before Christmas.
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