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(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Ron Allen) The standoff in Iraq over United Nations weapons inspections featured; scenes shown from Baghdad, where the inspectors are being stonewalled about weapons documents; details given of Iraq's response to chief United Nations weapons inspector Richard Butler's request for documents. [On Tuesday, BUTLER - says producing the documents would indicate cooperation.] [National Security Adviser Samuel BERGER - says the issue is whether Iraq will meet its obligations.]
#621937
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Seoul: Bob Kur) President Clinton's visit to South Korea featured; details given of concerns about North Korea's missile buildup and a possible underground nuclear facility; scenes shown from the demilitarized zone patrolled by United States troops. [CLINTON; South Korea President KIM Dae Jung (thru translator) - react to the nuclear threat from North Korea.] The new policy of engagement between the two Koreas noted. [CLINTON - hopes North Korea will not force a change in policy.]
#621938
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(White House: John Palmer) The quiet catastrophe in famine-ravaged North Korea due to famine, drought and flooding featured. [UN World Food Program director Joseph SCALISE - estimates the deaths from famine.] [Back from another visit to North Korea, Representative Tony HALL - cites the plight of the malnourished children.] United States contributions of food aid to North Korea cited.
#621941
(Studio: Brian Williams) The murder of Galina Starovoitova, Russia's leading female politician, reported; scenes shown of mourning in Moscow.
#621942
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Washington: Suzanne Malveaux) The investigation of the crash of Swissair Flight 111 off Nova Scotia, Canada, featured; scenes shown from the search efforts; details given of the use of a high-tech laser line scanner to search for debris underwater. [Canadian Transportation Safety Board Larry VANCE - says it is a long-term project.]
#621943
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(No location given: Stan Bernard) Government call for a new approach to treating arthritis featured; details given of the campaign to improve awareness and treatment. [Hospital for Joint Diseases Dr. Michael BELMONT, Arthritis Foundation Dr. Robert MEENAN - comment on progress in arthritis research, prevention and treatment.]
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#621947
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Dallas: Betty Rollin) The role of marriage education classes in keeping couples together featured; details given of the premise that good marriages can be learned; scenes shown from a group session. [Engaged man Stephen BISHOP, newly married Peggy WILKINSON, marriage counselor Diane SOLEE - talk about the techniques to improve relationships.] Marriage classes in churches, the military services and high schools noted. American Bar Association video on marriage shown. [Student Lisa SCHUNEUVIN, Lyon Township High School principal John YOUNG - support the school program in marriage education.]
#621950
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Chicago: Jim Avila) The status of the NBA pro basketball lockout featured; scenes shown from Chicago's United Center, where the circus now plays instead of the Chicago Bulls. [Circus VISITOR, NBA commissioner David STERN, union president Patrick EWING, player Charles BARKLEY, Chicago and New York restaurant owners Bill TZIAVRAGOS, Paul VELLIOS, Kidney Foundation Amy Halloran FORD, pro women's team coach Jim CLEAMONS - talk about aspects of the lockout and its wide impact.]
#621953
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(London: Donatella Lorch) The push for the end of the use of the 17th century costume in Britain's House of Lords examined; scenes shown to illustrate traditional ceremonies and dress. [Judiciary head Lord IRVINE - says the days of breeches and tights and buckled shoes should go.] [Journalist Paul CALLAN - talks about the modernizing trend.]
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