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...posts as laid down by international peace accords. The defense and foreign affairs portfolios were retained by the mainly Tajik Northern Alliance, while the Interior Ministry went to a Pashtun regional governor, Taj Mohammed Wardak. When Wardak sought to go to his new ministry, police loyal to his predecessor briefly blocked the road. SOUTH AFRICA Ice Rescue A South African ship set out for the Antarctic to rescue 107 crew and passengers, including 79 members of a Russian research expedition, on board a vessel trapped in pack ice. Though the stricken ship has fuel for 45 days, it began...
Asahara's group, which in 2000 changed its name from Aum Shinrikyo ("Supreme Truth") to Aleph (the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet), endures because its most loyal followers can't let go of their devotion to Asahara and his teachings. It has seven main facilities throughout Japan and 20 smaller branches where members can practice meditation. The Public Security Investigation Agency assigns about 50 agents to keep tabs on Aleph. Investigators say it organizes yoga classes, computer seminars and clubs on university campuses--activities that don't at first reveal the nature of the religion--to attract unsuspecting recruits...
...transitional government, accepted by 17 political parties, was inaugurated last November but Hutu rebels refused to accept it. Recent talks between government and nlf rebels have stalled because of mistrust and disagreements. MADAGASCAR Presidential Battle Forces supporting newly elected President Marc Ravalomanana fought off an attack by troops loyal to the defeated Didier Ratsiraka on an airstrip in the northeastern town of Sambava. Ratsiraka has refused to accept his electoral defeat and encouraged supporters to blockade the capital, Antananarivo. At least 40 people have died in fighting since the election in December last year, which Ravalomanana won after a recount...
Within the ranks of the College administration, Lewis has built up a vast empire of loyal subordinates—a group that one former senior tutor says is full of frightened “minions” in the Houses and “meek folk” in University Hall...
Among family and friends, Glick was described as kind, cheerful and loyal...