Milosevic Will Not Get Seat Despite Votes
Serbia and Montenegro former president Slobodan Milosevic will not receive a parliamentary seat as the Socialist Party board says he cannot attend the first session to verify the mandate. Deputy leader Ivica Dacic told The Associated Press that Milosevic remains party leader and a seat will be vacated for him when he returns from The Hague.
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Incirlik Air Base Backing Iraqi Troop Rotation
Turkey allows U S troops to use Incirlik air base for a large scale rotation in and out of Iraq. The move signals improved ties with the United States as NATO ally Turkey seeks to align on Iraq policy amid Kurdish autonomy concerns. The base has long hosted U S forces since the 1950s.
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Israel held secret talks with Syria before leaks
An Israeli official said secret contacts with Syria occurred several months ago to restart peace talks, and were halted after the meetings leaked. Prime Minister Sharon signaled readiness to negotiate if Damascus stops aiding terror, while domestic protests opposed unilateral withdrawals from the West Bank and Gaza.
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Baker urged billion dollar Iraqi loan guarantees in 1989
The Associated Press reports that James A Baker III backed a $1 billion loan guarantee program in 1989 to Iraq for US farm products. He allegedly intervened to keep Iraq funded, as the program later faced suspensions amid improprieties and rising Gulf tensions before the 1990 Kuwait invasion.
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Canadians blame game on BSE rift across North America
In Alberta and Saskatchewan ranchers denounce U.S. finger pointing after mad cow discoveries. They stress North American cattle interdependence, urge open borders, and criticize the U.S. ban on Canadian beef as overcautious amid interwoven trade and movement of cattle and feed.
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Kim Novak Reflects On Casting And Art In Hollywood Retrospective
Actress Kim Novak, famed for Vertigo and other 1950s hits, describes leaving acting to avoid stagnation and pursue painting as she participates in a three day American Cinematheque retrospective. She plans to attend a Vertigo screening at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Temuera Morrison breaks leg in motorbike accident
Temuera Morrison, 42, the New Zealand actor famous for Jango Fett and Jake Heke, fractured his leg in two places in a motorbike crash. His sister Zella said he spent five days in hospital and is recovering at home with two pins inserted in the bone.
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