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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1990
Page
2
In Christian enclave and nearby areas of Beirut shortages worsened with open shelves and rising prices while snipers kill civilians. Vendors prosper as hunger compels desperate residents to brave crossfire at a key crossing.
De Klerk accused right wing opponents of stoking black white animosity that could spark a race war. Police beat and chased demonstrators downtown as anti apartheid activists marked a week of new freedoms. Twenty two senior anti apartheid leaders met with Mandela who had no release date, despite widespread expectations this month. De Klerk framed Conservative critics as racists while promoting renewal and courage.
WHO plans a campaign to fight AIDS in East European countries that recently reported cases. Dr Jonathan Mann, head of the AIDS program, called the East bloc nations the new frontiers of the epidemic and urged pro democracy governments to treat AIDS as a health issue, not ideological.
Srinagar under curfew thousands of Moslems barred from Friday prayers to prevent militant clashes. Two bombs exploded in the city, no injuries reported. At least 82 people have been killed since Jan 20 in clashes between militants and security forces, most victims being Muslim protesters.
Washington reports record wholesale price gains in January driven by vegetables and fuel amid an OPEC embargo. Food costs rise 2.1 percent, the largest in six years, while overall prices climb 1.8 percent. Economists note the core rate rose 0.1 percent, signaling modest underlying inflation.
Washington officials reported a four nation drug summit pact pledging 423 million to track illegal firearms used by drug dealers and curb chemical exports. The agreement aims to mobilize Western aid to Andean nations and urges broader economic support while aligning with Bush’s national drug strategy.
The Democratic Liberal Party wins at least 210 of 299 seats after a merger of the governing party with two opposition groups. Roughly 1,000 students in Kwangju clash with police after an anti-government rally, with rocks and fire bombs used in running street battles lasting about an hour.
New York reputed mob boss John Gotti and co defendant Anthony Guerrieri were acquitted on assault and conspiracy charges linked to the shooting of a union official. Gotti, known as the Dapper Don, smiled at his lawyer as the verdict was read and left the courthouse without comment.
Iran's spiritual leader reiterates a fatwa calling for the death of Salman Rushdie. Thatcher labels the pronouncement regrettable as the author remains in hiding after the blasphemy decree. Rushdie, born in India to Muslim parents, has faced calls for harm since The Satanic Verses.
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