====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0242 from reel: NP 9601 (2001-08-20 to 2001-12-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/31599 Title: Russian Minister Backs ABM Treaty Summary: Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov backs the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, stating Russia is ready to discuss U.S. concerns about missile threats while maintaining the treaty's importance for strategic stability. Category: national news Subjects: international relations; russia; arms control Named Entities: Putin, Vladimir [Russian President]; Ivanov, Igor [Russian Foreign Minister] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Arab States Reject Second Attempt at Racism Conference Compromise Summary: Arab states reject a second attempt at compromise at the U.N. racism conference in Durban, South Africa, citing unacceptable language regarding Israeli practices and the Holocaust. Category: national news Subjects: international diplomacy; racism; middle east Named Entities: Salman el-Herfi [Palestinian Ambassador] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Congratulations This Year's New Sorority Members Summary: A full-page announcement congratulating new members of various sororities at the University of Kansas, including Delta Delta Delta and other organizations. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; greek life; university traditions Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Delta Delta Delta; KΔ (Kappa Delta); Delta Gamma Sorority Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.