Balkan Multinational Brigade Planned by Seven Nations
In Skopje seven Southeast European nations plus Italy Greece Turkey Albania Bulgaria Macedonia Romania sign a pact to form a 3000 to 4000 troop brigade for peacekeeping and aid. The force, under the Southeastern European Defense Ministerial, aims to be ready next year with 14 companies. The United States and Slovenia join as part of the coalition.
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Death rate expected in nutance births in Africa
Population experts warn several African nations may reach zero population growth soon though this grim forecast comes with deadly AIDS, food and water shortages, ecological strain, and social upheaval. AIDS mortality tagged 2.3 million last year while world population climbs toward 6 billion next year and 7.7 to 12 billion by 2050.
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Pakistanis condemn Iran stance on Rushdie fatwa
Islamic groups in Pakistan voiced outrage over Iran softening its stance toward Salman Rushdie. Iran said it will not threaten the writer or those linked to The Satanic Verses but has not renounced the fatwa. Sunni hard liners, including Tehrik, urged that blasphemers be killed and questioned changing a fatwa.
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Bar hazing linked drinking incident at Syracuse bar
Syracuse police probe into teen Robbins's intoxication and possible fake ID after a fraternity hazing claim. Bar owner Marc Albert denies Robbins was there, says age rules, university officials review underage drinking, while fraternity links remain disputed and Robbins recovers in hospital.
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