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Russian troops move in ^* v Vi 1 f n4"Va n 1 r% vri /\1av%aa IU nail cuuut viuictitc MOSCOW ? Paratroopers backed by armored vehicles moved into the Russian Caucasus Tuesday to halt ethnic violence that has claimed more than 200 lives and forced thousands from their homes, news media reported. It was the second deployment of Russian troops in the region, the site of the worst outbreak of ethnic fighting on Russian soil since the Soviet Union dissolved. The ITAR-Tass news agency said troops entered Ingushetia to enforce President Boris Yeltsin's decree last week that imposed a state of emergency. More than 30,000 Ingush have fled into Ingushetia from their homes in neighboring North Ossetia after fighting sparked by a territorial dispute erupted Oct. 31 between Ingush and Ossetian militants. World leaders meet to discuss trade GENEVA ? World trade nego uaiors luesaay aireciea ine cnairman of the talks to intervene with the United States and the European Community to defuse a looming trade war that could threaten global ( commerce. The mission by Arthur Dunkel, ( director-general of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, will aim to restart the 108-nation talks on freeing world trade, Baptist c< By The Associated Press < Unlike previous years, South 1 Carolina's Baptists came to their ' convention, which began Tuesday, with no major issues to divide ' them. 1 "This convention, if there is any 1 conflict, I don't know of that," B. ( ^iia Regisl To coincide with the IS formed The Touchdown season, a prize will be winner will be chosen. Nov. 23 rd edition of 1 The p] Seiko < Jew Register at the fo may 1 Jewelry Warehouse Two Notch Rd. Broad R 2909 Piatt Spring Rd. - W Bruno's St. Andrews Rd. *Two N Pizza Hut 617 S. Main St. or delivery 929-0044 Addam's Bookstore 601 Main St. blocked for two years by a U.S.EC dispute over agriculture. The mission could pave the way for a face-saving solution of the crisis, which Dunkel and others say could unravel GATT's system of safeguarding against protectionist trade wars seen in the Great Depression of the 1930s Board rejects bid to ban the Bible BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. ? A school board unanimously rejected a bid to ban the Bible from its public schools. An atheist, Gene Kasmar, filed a petition in July asking the school district to remove the Bible on the grounds that it is full of obscene and offensive passages. The school board in Brooklyn Center, a Minneapolis suburb, announced the result of its roll call Monday night, to a cheering crowd. During the meeting, a legal expert for the Rev. Pat Robertson made a case for the Bible after flying in from Virginia at the last minute. And, in the spirit of anti^pncAfchin tbo InoHorchirv rvf tho vvlIOV/I U1V/ ivauuioiiip Ui tliV> Minnesota Atheists lined up firmly against Kasmar and for keeping the Bible on school shelves. Jay Sekulow, chief counsel for the Robertson-backed American Center for Law and Justice in Virginia Beach, told the board that court decisions have consistently held that the Bible "is worthy of study for its literary and historic qualities." invention Carlisle Driggers, convention executive secretary-treasurer, said during a breakfast meeting. The South Carolina Baptist Convention is the state's largest religious organization with more than 720,000 members from 1,836 churches and missions. About 3,000 messengers from ter to } >92-93 football season, th< Chih\ T^rvt* oarVi r\$ fVia ol OT awarded from one of our Look for the winner's bo lie Gamecock. rize for USC v. Flo USC v. Clemson: Gamecock from elry Wareh( llowing sponsors ai 3e m the winner s b Carmiki iver Rd. Columbiar . 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The charges carry a maximum sentence of seven years and 90 days in prison and a $1,000 fin Professor to lecture on domestic violence Michael Lamb, one of four finalists for the director of the i arrives local churches and missions are expected to gather at the Carolina /\1 i rail m f/vr lha tn f/~\ /^ai? rrvaatinft ^uiidtuiii iui uit iwu-uaj inttuu^ that ends tonight. The newfound unity follows a year of controversy about Furman University and the school's power to elect its own trustees. During a special convention in May, mes \ Win!!! Bse sponsors have ^en games of the sponsors and a x in the Monday, rida & Watch >use id YOUR name ox!!! j Cinemas 10 \a Center ia Athletic Club t Dr. .eague Lanes River Rd. ingle Lanes 5laza, Cayce / Center for Family Society at USC, will give a public presentation at 4p.m. Nov. 19 in Gambrell Hall room 153. His presentation, which is about "The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children's Development" and will be followed by a reception. Lamb is a senior research scientist and chief of the section on social aiiu einouonai ueveiopmeni at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda, Md. His research interests include children's testimony in court, the effects of domestic violence and the different kinds of child care. He is a recipient of the Young Psychologist Award of the American Psychological Association and the Boyd McCandless Young Scientist Award. Harvard professor to give lecture at USC A Harvard University political science professor will give a free public lecture on Asian economic reform Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m. at USC's Law School auditorium. Dwight Perkins, Burbank T7 ui runutai auu director of the Harvard for International Development, will lecture on "Reforming Socialist Systems in Asia: China and Vietnam." The lecture will explore how and why China and Vietnam have followed a different route to economic reform than the former Communist states of Eastern Europe and Russia. at USC sengers voted to sever ties with Furman. "That consumed a great deal of time," convention spokesman Ben McDade said. "That has been taken care of and it cleared our agenda for us to get on with what we're supposed to be about." Mr i- . M srfl ?1PS"?'"^wlMbsaaff - r* , is?? ?*? fc * ' I ., fc "*? li* The ( use Tuesday, Noveml Many new sty "BIG BUCKS Stop by the RingDispla use BOOKSTORE RUSSELL HOUSE ISA pr< uses exp to help s BBEHlte By ROCHELLE KILLINGBECK Staff Writer Most international students experience culture shock when they enroll at USC, but International Students' Association President Yasir Niazi uses his background in two nationalities to help them adjust. Niazi, who is a Saudi Arabian citizen but was born in Pakistan, said it takes some of them a while to get used to American food and society. "We watch American programs on television and study about the United States, but that's really the only contact a lot of us have with Americans before we get here," he said. Niazi, who is a senior electrical and computer engineering major, said he wants ISA to serve as a spokesgroup for international students. "The main purpose of ISA is to help orient international students to campus life through different social and cultural events," he said. Niazi said international students often question him about various aspects of American culture. "An Asian student asked me to explain Valentine's Day to her because in her country guys buy girls candy, but the girls ask the guys out on a date," he said. He said a European student told him that America was more conservative than European countries. "One girl said the drinking age is 18 over there," he said. "IwlWl I k Lw H I Bl -fx I ^ | Champions Chi RING D> Wednesday, Th ber 17th, 18th & les <Sl options ? i" OFF ON YOUR y and enter the FREE Airline 10:00 am-4:00 pm j isident erience diirlpnfc Ydsir Niazi Niazi said he has also learned to adapt to cultural differences. In the Middle East, it is customary for the host of a party to introduce himself to the guests and to introduce the guests to everyone at the party. But, he said, "In America you have to kind of fend for yourself. I like American socials. I just had to get used to the cultural differences." ISA has snonsored a Somali Relief Dance, in which they raised several hundred dollars, International Day and various panel discussions. "Yasir really looks out for international students," Salman Ansari, an ISA member and a good friend of Niazi's, said. "He uses a lot of time and energy to make sure the organization serves all international students well." However, achievement is no stranger to Niazi. His father is a dermatologist and was the first doctor in the Saudi Arabian National Guard, which earned him and his family Saudi citizenship. Niazi said balancing academics and ISA is not a problem because, "I know that studying is a necessity" "I take my studies as a necessity, my duty," he said. "After I take care of my studies, I focus on ISA." "There are other international student organizations on campus, but I think ISA truly shows the diversity at USC and helps internationals socially and culturally," he said. v A DICE VYS ursday 19th 3000 deposit use RING Ticket Sweepstakes. tf HERFF JONES