West Bank talks leave Palestinian negotiator wary
After two months without progress the top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat told The Associated Press he is more pessimistic about the peace process than ever. He cited the depth of the crisis and said he feels far from partnership with Israel after the late night talks.
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Russians to open NATO office amid expansion tensions
Russians plan to open an office at NATO headquarters with an ambassador and staff following Moscow's acquiescence to Eastern Europe expansion. The move centers on the Founding Act on Mutual Relations Cooperation and Security between NATO and the Russian Federation. In Puerto Rico, gunmen dressed as guards stole 7 to 10 million dollars from Wells Fargo armored trucks in Ponce, with two vans seized and no arrests yet.
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Atlantis lifts off to repair Mir with new gear
Space shuttle Atlantis launched at 4 07 a.m. with seven crew to deliver oxygen generators and repair equipment to the Mir space station. Astronaut Michael Foale will spend 4 1 2 months aboard Mir, swapping with Jerry Linenger.
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Kabila cancels talks to restore peace in Zaire
In Kinshasa the collapse of peace talks shifts focus to Mobutu Sese Seko's fate and Laurent Kabila’s rebels advancing toward Kinshasa. Kabila snubbed the shipboard meeting at Pointe Noire, while Mandela planned to meet Kabila in Cape Town to discuss transitional authority.
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Late escape spared family from Oklahoma City bombing
Richard Nichols and his wife were late to a doctor's appointment near the Murrah building when the Oklahoma City bombing occurred. Surveillance showed the Ryder truck bomb explode as they stood nearby, saving them and their 10 year old nephew from the blast. Jurors hear McVeigh motive tied to anti-government anger over the 1993 Waco raid.
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Domenici Seeks $212 Billion Savings in Budget Plan
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Pete Domenici aims to approve 212 billion dollars in savings as lawmakers craft a budget balancing deal with President Clinton. The House Budget Committee planned votes on an outline targeting tax cuts, spending restraint, and a 2002 balanced budget. Domenici said his panel may meet and prepared a similar blueprint obtained by the AP.
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Pentagon review flags funding burden on Congress
Defense Secretary William Cohen briefed lawmakers on a six month Pentagon strategy review. He underscored shared fiscal responsibility as he proposed a new process to close more bases while keeping overall defense funding flat.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Terms and Delivery Hours
The notice lists office hours 8 30 a m to 6 30 p m Monday through Friday and contact numbers for switchboard and subscriptions. It provides subscription rates for monthly and multi month terms and outlines delivery expectations and service hours.
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