Palestinians Protests Turn Deadly in Jordan Amid Flooding Texas Floods Worsen
National brief reports a 14 year old boy shot dead in Irbid during a 15000 strong Palestinian demonstration and clashes at Bagaa camp with at least 10 wounded. In Amman, four French tourists injured by a Palestinian attacker expected to recover. Separately Trinity River floods near Liberty Texas prompt disaster aid as rainfall brings record river levels and tornadoes touch down in Kentucky.
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Arafat Urges Bush to Pressure Israel Over Palestinian Atrocities
In Baghdad on Monday Yasser Arafat appealed to President Bush to press Israel to stop what he called atrocities against Palestinians. He rejected claims the Tel Aviv gunman was mentally unbalanced and accused Yitzhak Shamir of criminal schemes against Palestinians amid the intifada. He urged action to prevent further Israeli crimes.
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NTSB Considers Mandatory Infant Seats on Airliners
The NTSB votes today on requiring infants to have approved restraints and own seats rather than riding on a parent’s lap. Airlines would decide if all seats must be paid for with under-two children possibly still given free seats. FAA caution and industry shifts color the debate as consumer groups push for safer cabin travel.
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Protests as Palestinian laborer dies. Gaza curfew enforced
Palestinians protest a shooting that killed seven laborers. Israeli forces impose curfews across Gaza and parts of the West Bank, with clashes injuring Arabs and police. One more Palestinian dies of earlier wounds as unrest spreads across Israeli towns.
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Gorbachev Visit Sparks Minnesotan Frenzy and Plans
Minnesota prepares for six hour stop by Mikhail Gorbachev on June 3. Gov. Perpich expects a session with agricultural and business leaders and possibly a speech at the Capitol in St Paul. Local officials report heavy interest and many gifts and tributes offering.
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Romania election sparks fraud claims as Iliescu leads
Leader Ton Ratiu of the National Peasants Party says Romania’s first free election in decades was flawed and vows to contest results in court after early tallies show Ion Iliescu ahead, with Ratiu trailing and observers divided on fairness. Ratiu demands new elections while Iliescu offers coalition talks and a path to pluralist democracy.
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NATO Ministers Review Strategy Amid Cold War Refit
NATO defense ministers gathered in Brussels and Washington to rethink alliance strategy as East West tensions ease. They urged adaptation to new security realities and discussed shared defense costs while planning for a political, not solely military, role.
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Nation's Taxpayers To Foot Bill For Noriega Legal Fees
U S taxpayers will cover Manuel Noriega's legal bills until $20 million of frozen assets are confiscated or released to avoid disclosure of secret U S payments. The deal ends threats from Noriega's lawyers to quit the drug trafficking case over pay and records.
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