World IN BRIEF : ETHIOPIA : Some Americans Advised to Leave

The U.S. government suggested that American diplomatic dependents and non-essential staff leave Ethiopia after a string of victories by rebel forces, diplomats said. The advisory is strictly voluntary, but envoys in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, said they expect a “considerable number” of the approximately 40 U.S. dependents to leave. Since launching their latest offensive Feb. 23, Tigrean rebels seeking to overthrow President Mengistu Haile Mariam have seized control of two northwestern provinces, according to reports.