Bakker PTL probe may yield indictments this week
Federal grand jury scrutiny of Jim Bakker and PTL associates could end with indictments next week. An observer cited unnamed sources predicting charges involving mail and wire fraud and tax violations tied to PTL money and “lifetime partnerships” for lodging.
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Group Discusses S C Wetlands Law in Charleston
A diverse group met in Charleston to outline ideas for a comprehensive South Carolina wetlands law. They proposed tax incentives for preservation, methods to mitigate loss, and a smoother regulatory process, with timing linked to federal discussion and upcoming state bills.
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South Carolina
South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
National Wetlands Policy Forum
America
Angola South Africa Talks Suspend Over Cuban Troop Withdrawal
Angolan and South African negotiators halted talks after disputes over verification of the 50 000 Cuban troops withdrawal raising questions on essential issues unresolved by governments. U S mediated in efforts toward Namibia independence as a New York ceremony for a formal treaty loomed.
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U.S. and U.N. Clash Over Arafat Ban Sparked
The United States and United Nations face renewed tensions after Washington bans PLO chief Yasser Arafat and the General Assembly votes 154 to 2 to convene a Geneva session for his address. Only the U.S. and Israel oppose. The dispute raises fears for U.N. US relations and pending funding.
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PLO
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Alfonsin Won't Talk To Rebels Over Army Base Standoff
President Raul Alfonsin refused to negotiate with rebels holing up at Campo de Mayo near Buenos Aires. He ordered discipline maintained as loyal troops and tanks encircle the infantry school led by Col. Mohamed Ali Seineldin, with an estimated 450 rebels inside.
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Argentina
Raul Alfonsin
Mexico
United States
Alfonsin
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Lopez
House of
Cesar Jaroslavsky
Jose Dante Caridi
Jaroslavsky
Caridi
Campo de Mayo
Mohamed Ali Seineldin
Bhutto Orders Amnesty for Prisoners in Power Move
Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, sworn in Friday, orders release of about 1000 political prisoners and commutes all death sentences as a first act. She vows to free most women prisoners, except murder convicts, and hands amnesty plans to President Ishaq Khan for approval. Ahssan notes age 60 release clause and military case reviews.
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Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto
Ms. Bhutto
Pakistan People’s Party
Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Eiiaz Ahssan
Ishaq Khan
Ahssan
Mohammed Zia ul-Haq
Venezuelan Election Sees 24 Candidates Including Witch Doctor
Venezuelans vote to fill 244 congressional seats with 24 candidates including a liberal front runner Carlos Andres Perez and conservative Eduardo Fernandez. A witch doctor is also listed among the field as oil price declines bite the economy. Perez leads polls but undecided voters remain, while Fernandez touts a new generation of leadership.
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Venezuela
Carlos Andres Perez
Democratic Action Party
Perez
Eduardo Fernandez
National Congress
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