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Monica sex scandal snowballs, Clinton Presidency under threat
United States president Bill Clinton is facing another threat to his presidency, following recent revelations of a new sex scandal within the White House. The latest embarassment for Clinton comes in the form of allegations of an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, a charge denied by Clinton in court earlier. Legal experts have drawn a gloomy picture for Clinton with predictions that the charges, if proved, could lead to his removal from office.
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Gulf between Iraq, UN team widens
Iraq and the United States are poised for another conflict with the failure of talks between United Nations (UN) chief weapons inspector Richard Butler and Iraqi authorities. The dialogue, over the issue of granting access to the UN arms inspection team, was initiated in the wake of Iraq's move ordering the arms inspection team to cease work. The latest stand-off has, however, evoked a strong response from the US which has even threatened to act alone in order to keep the Iraqi weapons programme in check.
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Netanyahu stays adamant, talks tough
With Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu not budging from his hardline stance, the talks between him and US president Bill Clinton to find a way to achieve peace in West Asia have reached a road-block. The only hope for peace now is a new proposal which calls for a phased withdrawal by Iraqi forces from at least 10% of the West Bank area under their control.
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Winnie escapes murder charges
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the controversial former wife of South African leader Nelson Mandela, has been let off the hook for alleged murders during the apartheid era. An acting attorney general of the Guateng province yesterday said that Winnie won't face charges for the alleged murders of an Indian anti-apartheid doctor, Abubaker Asvat, a teenage activist Stompie Mokhetsi Seipei and several others, as there was a lack of conclusive evidence against her.
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Chapel of Communism rolls out red carpet for the Pope
Pope John Paul II has landed in Cuba to begin a historic five-day visit, bringing a message of reconciliation in the long, bitter US-Cuban standoff, and of "truth and hope" for Cuba's hard-pressed people. President Fidel Castro greeted John Paul under a blazing sun at Havana's airport on Wednesday, leading the Communist nation's welcome for the pontiff who has harshly criticised communism during his 20-year papacy.
Veerappan cocks a snook at STF
Even as the Combined Special Task Force (STF) of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu were combing the BR Hills region and keeping a vigil on Male Mahadeshwara Hills expecting the notorious forest brigand Veerappan for "pongal" celebrations, Veerapan, it seems, managed to give then the slip. It has now come to light that the brigand paid a quiet visit to Gopinatham, his native village on January 17.
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 Mumbai Beat
B'bay Scottish goes corporate, may issue bonds
End to high drama
We'll protect the tenants, vows Joshi
Cabbies threaten agitation against hafta, harassment
Settle your differences, HC tells RPI factions
"Kadam shifted to Pune"
Exploring life beyond the khaki uniform
Unseasonal heavy rains severely affect Vidarbha orange crop
Finding the answers for heart problems
Child labourers demand education
Mumbai Notes
"Kashmir is the hurdle"
Marathi literary community sees red over attack on Jnyanpeeth award winner
Make dams out of forests
From Bibi to Bill, a friendly tip ...
Ex-SC judge for revamp of laws with a "tilt" towards women
Swamy Tirtha remembered
Explosion at Jihad panel office in Chennai
R-Day curbs on candidates
Quicktakes
The Gandhi legacy continues to live in rural Orissa
Asfar finally comes down to earth
"Keep house tax returns on hold"
CBI portrait of blast suspect
South Ex murder
Parties asked to clear stand on Rent Act
Book fair draws a good response
MTNL bids to be more user-friendly
Traffic drive in Mohali from next week
Teachers oppose election duty
Protest dharna against Periphery Act
Kyrgyzstan, PU sign MoU on admission of students
Register dowry case against inspector
Orientation courses conducted
DVB copes with peak demand
Kharar SDM furnishes details of govt action over MC staff
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