Outbreak in Balkans Sparks Cross Border Tensions
Reporting from international desks describes a Macedonian uprising spilling into Kosova as forces clash. The piece notes urgent calls for restraint, casualties from a mortar attack near a provincial capital, and NATO peace efforts amid disputed responsibility for the assault.
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Denmark drift warns after tanker collision in Baltic Sea
A tanker collision in the Baltic Sea caused a 550000 gallon spill. The ship drifted toward Denmark on Thursday while other freighters including Balut Carmere and the sugar freighter Tern remained afloat.
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Damaged freighter reaches Rostocks port after sea incident
A partially loaded freighter anchored northwest of the German town Darsser Ort sustained damage and pumped fuel from a damaged compartment. The vessel later reached Rostocks on 45 04 N.
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Venezuelan oil workers end strike after government pressure
Venezuelan oil workers return to refineries after a government move deploying the National Guard to strategic plants. Fedepetrol president Jimenez says repression prompted the end of the walkout, which blocked access to key facilities in Zulia and did not affect exports. Separately, UN health officials report 17,650 suspected cases across five African countries with more expected as epidemics continue.
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Canada ready to send more oil and gas to U S
Canada said it is ready to increase oil and natural gas supplies to the United States as new technology makes tapping Alberta reserves and Northwest Territories gas economically feasible. Prime Minister Jean Chretien’s spokesman Duncan Fulton cited favorable energy prices and pledged cooperation on pipelines. President Bush said the U S would consider Canada if Alaska oil and gas drilling is blocked, and urged exploration with Canadian cooperation.
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Europeans ignore heart health advice study says
A Lancet report finds Europeans with heart disease increasingly smoke, are obese, and have diabetes despite campaigns for healthier lifestyles. US doctors share the disappointing view, noting physicians fail to push lifestyle changes as patients shoulder responsibility.
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