Milwaukee 14 year old shot by friend over a dime
In Milwaukee a 14 year old boy Javonda Bethly was shot in the head and died after a dice game quarrel over a dime. A 16 year old sobbed at the scene and was questioned. He said the gun went off accidentally during a dispute over unpaid dimes. Bethly died Friday. the 16 year old remained in custody.
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Oil Threatens Antarctic Environment
Oil leaks from a sunken Argentine research ship near the Antarctic peninsula threaten a pristine bay and wildlife studies. NSF spokesman Jack Talmadge says research paths may be forever changed and chief scientist Ted Delaca calls the environment compromised beyond current evaluation. The ship ran aground January 25 on shoals in the Bismarck Strait, about 600 miles from South America.
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Two Palestinian Teens Killed in Gaza Clashes
Israeli troops killed two Palestinian teenagers in the Gaza Strip during clashes in Khan Younis refugee camp. A Red Cross worker was wounded, making the first international relief worker injury of the 1¢-month uprising. At least 23 protesters were wounded there. six others in southern Gaza and one in Qalqilya were shot. The army confirmed the two deaths and 16 wounded in the camp.
Hostage release predicted as publications cite possible frees
Multiple Lebanese outlets report potential releases of foreign captives in Lebanon. An-Nahar says Hezbollah may release two American captives as a goodwill gesture. Irish Ambassador McCabe notes Keenan could be freed. No names given for those to be released.
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United States pays back UN dues amid budget arrears
The United States paid 28.8 million dollars to clear late dues to the United Nations and handed over 7.3 million for Cyprus peacekeeping. Officials said Washington remains about 500 million behind in the regular UN budget, with the 1988 dues period concluded.
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Far Right Brings Fear To Germans
West Germany fears a broader national acceptance of the extreme right after West Berlin election gains. Michael Kuehnen, a Nazi-oriented leader, says the Berlin results show a psychological barrier removed. A Jewish leader calls the election a warning shot as fear of Republicans mood spreads beyond Berlin.
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Western Diplomats Leave Kabul as Soviets Depart
Western diplomats British and French depart Kabul by charter to New Delhi after embassies close as Soviet forces withdraw. A 49 vehicle convoy heads toward the border and Tehran Radio quotes Yuri Vorontsov predicting the U N accord deadline will be met early. Guerrilla commanders warn of possible attacks on Jalalabad as Afghan forces patrol Kabul amid the exodus.
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Rodriguez Consolidates Power In Paraguay
In Asuncion the ouster of Alfredo Stroessner advances as Gen Andres Rodriguez consolidates power. Loyal forces detain Stroessner followers and aides, with dozens killed in clashes around the capital. Officials report up to 200 deaths, while the U.S. Embassy area remains unharmed and authorities tighten control after the coup.
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Soviet Chinese plan first summit in 30 years May meet
Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze concluded a three day China visit by confirming a Moscow Beijing summit for mid May with President Gorbachev invited to meet Deng Xiaoping. Talks on troop movements and disbanding offensive forces began as relations warm after decades of tension. Shevardnadze also discussed Afghanistan troop withdrawal with Pakistani leaders.
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Pricetag for Bush budget to be unveiled Thursday
Washington AP reports President Bush faces budgetary hurdles as he prepares to outline a price tag for campaign vows. Deficit targets under Gramm Rudman loom while spending plans for education, child care, homelessness, and environment strain a rewritten Reagan era budget. debated defense levels and a possible inflation linked freeze complicate choices ahead of a televised joint session.
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House Democrats Struggle Over Pay Raise Firestorm
White Sulphur Springs W Va House Democrats on Saturday failed to halt the 51 percent congressional pay raise controversy. Speaker Wright discussed a reduced 30 percent option while Dems face public pressure and a looming Wednesday pay increase implementation unless Congress votes to kill it.
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