Oil spill cleanup in Japan worsens health fears
Illness spreads among fishermen divers and workers cleaning a massive oil spill on Japan’s west coast. About 962,000 gallons leaked from a Russian tanker after it sank in the Sea of Japan. Residents near Mikuni report loss of appetite headaches rashes and sore throats as doctors set up emergency posts and authorities warn of toxic fumes. Protective gear urged as crews use buckets and chemicals to absorb oil.
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Burundi troops kill 126 Hutu refugees
Burundian soldiers killed 126 Burundian Hutu refugees trying to break from a holding camp in northeastern Burundi. Seven soldiers were arrested for the slayings as the refugees, expelled from Tanzania after clashes between rival Hutu factions, were suspected rebels by the army. The UN refugee agency said it would look into the expulsion.
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Yeltsin's condition stabilized doctors say
Moscow Boris Yeltsin's condition was described as stabilized on Saturday by Kremlin doctors while no major progress was reported in his battle with pneumonia. The presidential press service said antibiotics were being used and he was "somewhat" more active. Chief Kremlin doctor Sergei Mironov noted a cold over the holidays developed into pneumonia in both lungs and that his lungs sounded clearer.
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Milosevic Fires Premier Amid Calls to Restore Opposition Wins
The Yugoslav government urged rapid court rulings on disputed local elections fueling unrest against President Slobodan Milosevic. Reports say Milosevic dismissed his premier and eyed purges of aides as 20,000 protesters rallied to demand reversal of opposition victories in 14 towns from the November 17 municipal vote.
Former sex slaves settle with Japan in Seoul ceremony
Seven South Korean women once forced to provide sex to Japanese soldiers in World War II received compensation from a private Japanese fund. Five victims got 17000 dollars each plus an apology letter from Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto at a Seoul ceremony. Two others received the money without attending.
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South Korea
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Cyprus vows to buy anti-aircraft missiles
Cyprus says it will proceed with purchasing Russian anti-aircraft missiles despite U S opposition. A U S envoy, Carey Cavanaugh, heads to Cyprus for talks with President Glafcos Clerides as Turkey threatens action and Greece warns of possible war over the deal.
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