DUMA DEMANDS REPORT ON YELTSIN’S HEALTH.

A bid to oust President Yeltsin from office failed on February 14 when the Russian Duma rejected a resolution calling for the early termination of his powers. Only 208 deputies backed the proposal, 18 short of the 226 required for adoption. Instead, the Duma told the Health Ministry it wants a written report on Yeltsin’s health by March 1. (Itar-Tass, Interfax, February 14)

Unbearable Behavior.