Taiwan renews bid for U N membership amid outreach to Europe
Taiwan plans a sixth bid for United Nations membership as it seeks closer economic ties with Europe to offset diplomatic isolation feared after President Clinton's China visit. Economics Minister Wang Chih keng leads a 65 member delegation to Germany France Italy Belgium Austria and the Netherlands to pursue investment guarantees and infrastructure deals. China continues to block official contacts and reiterates Beijing's sole right to represent China in the UN.
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Gallo wins appeal in label trademark case with Kendall-Jackson
The 9th Circuit upheld lower court rulings that E and J Gallo did not copy Kendall-Jackson’s Turning Leaf bottle design. The court found the traditional grape leaf element common on wine labels and that Kendall-Jackson failed to prove imitation of its leaf pattern. The dispute continues as Gallo pursues claims of malicious prosecution and theft of trade secrets.
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New York City Police to switch to hollow point bullets
Police Commissioner Howard Safir announced a move to hollow point ammunition for about 40,000 officers within two months. He said the bullets expand on impact, reduce ricochets, and stay near the target, though critics argue safety concerns and insufficient study. The hollow points are already used by federal authorities and other cities.
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Museum rejects Guatemala demand to return artifacts
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston refuses Guatemala’s request to reclaim 32 ancient Mayan artifacts donated a decade ago. Guatemala plans to sue. the items were allegedly looted and exported illegally, with the museum citing no ownership basis after a legal review.
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