U S warns veto over Bosnia mission immunity issue
U N ambassador John Negroponte warned the United States may veto an extension of the Bosnia peacekeeping mission unless U S troops are exempt from prosecution by the new International Criminal Court. The U S seeks immunity to avoid potential war crimes prosecutions, while most Security Council members back the court.
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Fossett aims for Africa on record solo balloon circuit
Steve Fossett aboard Spirit of Freedom pushes across the South Atlantic toward Africa after crossing the Andes and Patagonian wilds. He reached the 10,000 mile mark of his solo world circumnavigation as jetstream winds hit speeds up to 113 mph. Weather risks include storms near Africa, with oxygen masks and high altitude flying likely as he nears the southern tip of Africa.
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G8 leaders pledge aid to Africa and Russia weapons stockpile security
At Kananaskis the G8 announced up to 20 billion dollars for Russia to secure risky nuclear, biological, and chemical stockpiles and pledged billions for Africa to combat poverty. Critics say targets fall short of UN goals while Chretien calls the summit a landmark compact.
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Cuba Enshrines Socialism as Irrevocable in Constitution
In Havana the National Assembly, with 559 deputies present, votes to declare the socialist system irrevocable and to bar any future efforts to alter Cuba’s one party rule. The move follows Fidel Castro’s lead as opponents of reform are sidelined amid international calls for multiparty elections.
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