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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1998
Page
2
The United States and Japan reached a pact to keep the internet tax free and foster self regulation for online commerce. President Clinton softened criticism of Tokyo amid concerns over the Asian financial crisis and urged deregulation.
United Nations security council agrees to study a scaled back nuclear inspections plan for Iraq after demands for substantive clarifications about its weapons program. Iraq says it dismantled weapons programs in 1991, while Russia France and China push for immediate passive monitoring.
A major faction of President Suharto's Golkar party rebels challenging his rule as violence roils Jakarta. More than 120 looters died in two malls, banks close, currency plummets, and IMF austerity tied to a $43 billion package sparks deadly unrest. Kosgoro calls for Suharto to step down, signaling internal factional breakdown.
President Clinton urged a strong unambiguous denunciation of Indias five nuclear tests at a G8 summit. The US and Japan cut economic aid. Britain hesitates. Hashimoto and Axworthy backed a concerted, integrated response to curb a potential Pakistan arms race.
U S and Israeli officials press to resume negotiations with the Palestinians after two days of talks. Prime Minister Netanyahu says concessions may occur but he will not risk Israel’s security or cede a Palestinian state or divide Jerusalem. No final agreement reached. aides to continue meetings as Albright cautions optimism is limited.
Texas faces smoky skies with most of the state under a health watch and many counties near the Gulf under a higher alert. Forecasters warn extended exposure and indoor activity recommended for the elderly and those with respiratory or heart conditions amid widespread haze. In California, two medical marijuana clubs vow to stay open despite a federal order, with a judge upholding the ban on distributing the drug.
Federal judge Edward Lodge dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge against FBI sharpshooter Lon Horiuchi in the Ruby Ridge incident. The ruling held Horiuchi acted within federal authority and did what was necessary and proper, despite Vicki Weaver's death on August 22, 1992 amid the 11 day standoff that claimed Sam Weaver and Deputy U.S. Marshal William Degan.
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