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NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia Continues Into Third Week
Allied air strikes against military targets in Serbia and Kosovo continued overnight, with NATO officials saying the campaign will press on until President Milosevic withdraws forces from Kosovo. Mr Blair held emergency talks with European partners in Brussels on Thursday.
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Good Friday Agreement: Six Months On
The historic peace accord signed in April has entered a fragile new phase as the parties attempt to form a power-sharing Executive. Gerry Adams and David Trimble met in Belfast on Wednesday in talks described by both sides as "constructive".
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Mr Blair: Britain Must Stand Firm on Principle
The Prime Minister defended the Government's participation in the NATO campaign during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, saying Britain had a "moral obligation" to prevent ethnic cleansing in the Balkans. The Opposition called for clearer military objectives.
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South Africa: President Mandela's Lasting Legacy
As President Mandela prepares to hand power to Thabo Mbeki following elections, commentators reflect on the achievements of his five-year presidency and the challenges that remain in building post-apartheid South Africa.
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Diana Inquest Hears Evidence From Paris Police
French authorities gave evidence before the inquest examining the circumstances of the Princess of Wales's death in Paris in August 1997. Lawyers for the Spencer family questioned the response time of emergency services on the night of the crash.
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Euro Currency: Nine Months After Historic Launch
The single European currency, launched on 1 January 1999, has struggled against the dollar. Economists debate whether Britain was right to opt out. Chancellor Gordon Brown reiterated the five economic tests that must be met before a referendum.
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