The cheaters of antiquity: competition was just as ruthless in ancient Greece

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The 1996 Summer Olympics marks the 100th anniversary of the modern Games and some lament that the Games have gotten too commercial and violate ancient traditions. However, experts on the ancient games say commercialism, cheating, and the emphasis on winning have always been part of the Games.

Greece, History, Cover Story, Ethical aspects, Antiquities, Olympic athletes, Olympics

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Inside the Kyoto deal: a landmark agreement receives mixed reviews

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Countries attending the Kyoto summit on global warming agreed that the 38-most developed nations would reduce emissions by an average of 5.2%. Some countries agreed to even higher reductions. Canada will try to achieve pre-1990 levels by 2012. Details of the summit are given.

Canada, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Laws, regulations and rules, Global warming, Environmental policy, Greenhouse gases, Kyoto, Japan

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Slaughter

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The international community is angry at the killing of possibly thousands of Hutu refugees by Rwandan soldiers. European countries have cut off aid to Rwanda in protest. Meanwhile, remaining Hutu refugees have nowhere to go but to refugee camps in Zaire.

Crimes against, Massacres, Rwanda, Hutu (African people), Refugees, Rwandan, Rwandan refugees

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