Moroccan Jew receives royal honor in Washington
Liliane Shalom a 47 year old New York activist and Casablanca native is named commander of the Ouissam Alaouite by Morocco's ambassador at a Washington ceremony. The award honors her work with the World Assembly of Moroccan Jews and cites Hassan II's lineage. Morocco notes a moderate stance toward Israel.
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Shalom
Campaign to make Washington DC a state intensifies
Supporters aim to push statehood for the nation's capital during the bicentennial celebration of the Constitution. A bill to grant DC voting representation in Congress is set for the House District Committee, with endorsements from Thomas Foley and Jim Wright. Richard Clark notes the timing focuses public attention on democracy and suffrage.
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D-Wash
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Texas
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District of Columbia Council
Ex CIA Chief Casey In Critical Condition
Former CIA Director William J. Casey remains hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia after brain cancer surgery. He had previously undergone brain tumor removal at Georgetown University Hospital and faced multiple readmissions before today's status.
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Tragedy at L'Ambiance Plaza: 15 Dead in Bridgeport Collapse
Rescue teams slept on cots while 150 workers searched debris for 13 missing as officials confirmed 15 deaths at L'Ambiance Plaza. Funeral services planned for the 17 year old victim amid tense scenes and efforts to shield the scene from media.
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Volunteers Rally At Church Relief Center After Building Collapse
After the high rise collapsed, volunteers from grade schoolers to grandmothers gathered at First Baptist Church. The Red Cross coordinates a round the clock relief village with food, clothing, lodging, and supplies for workers, while rescuers receive emotional and logistical support amid ongoing search efforts.
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Arafat Concessions Starkly Reunite the PLO in Algiers
In Algiers the Palestine National Council ends a stormy session after Yasser Arafat abandons ties with Egypt and quits coordinating peace talks with Jordan. He and radical rivals Hawatmeh and Habash appear united, though tensions linger over unity and policy.
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European support grows for Soviet arms offer in NATO split
European NATO members show increasing backing for Mikhail Gorbachev's proposal to eliminate all ballistic missiles in Europe. Italy Luxembourg and Spain favor the plan with Belgium the Netherlands and Denmark also believed supportive amid a West German coalition split over the agreement.
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