SARS outbreak prompts regional and global response
Health officials from Asia to Canada assess SARS spread with cases rising in Hong Kong, China, and India while global leaders prepare a regional summit. WHO reviews travel warnings as China reshuffles leadership and intensifies containment measures amid unprecedented epidemic threat.
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Rumsfeld says troops stay in Iraq and Afghanistan until stable governments
The Pentagon will keep forces in Iraq and Afghanistan until democratic rule is established. Iraqi exile teams are being sent to Baghdad to rebuild ministries under guidance of Paul Wolfowitz. Baghdad reports power restoration at most hospitals as teachers return to schools with few pupils amid insecurity. Tehran rejects US military presence but won’t back a religious rule in Baghdad. A BBC ABC-led probe notes 14 suspicious chemical barrels found near Tikrit, with authorities uncertain about WMD links.
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Barrels Seized Near Tigris Linked to War-Time Chemical Agents
Lt Victoria Phipps and the 10th Cavalry confirmed cyclosarin and a blister agent in barrels found in rugged terrain near the Tigris. Tests showed high concentrations. soldiers decontaminated, then continued searches for additional sites amid caution about potential weapons use and broader stockpiles.
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City workers face health cost sharing dispute over union stance
City officials press for a broader health care cost sharing plan with a 20 percent premium co payment and higher office visit fees. Local 6621 rebuffed a fact finder’s recommendation to share in costs, while non bargaining staff already pay about 20 percent. Arbitration is now expected to resolve the union position as costs rise from 3 to 4.3 million.
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Medical Insurance Costs Discussed By City Leaders
Public officials compare state employee costs with private sector options as Kaiser’s 2002 report shows national medical premium growth. Local leaders cite rising costs, contemplate concessions from unions including Local 6621, steelworkers, police, and firefighters through fact finding and Open negotiations.
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Derailment Clears Tracks Near Lorain Ohio At Dawn
A CSX derailment near Lorain derailed several coal cars each carrying at least 110 tons. Emergency crews lifted and cleared cars as neighbors recalled the loud crash. No hazardous material spilled and cleanup was set to continue over the weekend. Local officials cited no known cause or damage estimate.
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Lorain County
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