China hails Jiang trip as world leader welcome
Beijing lauds Jiang Zemin's return from the United States as a successful mission with industry praise and willingness from Clinton to engage despite disputes on human rights and trade. The visit boosts Beijing's effort to end post Tiananmen diplomatic isolation and signals continued engagement with Washington.
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French truckers resume talks amid nationwide strike
French truckers move back to negotiations on day two as blockades persist across France. At least 130 roadblocks hamper traffic, disrupt fuel supplies, and force event cancellations while the largest truck owners group delays talks with unions over salary and work conditions.
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Woodward lawyers press to alter murder verdict
In Cambridge Massachusetts prosecutors argue the defense cannot seek a verdict sampling and then retreat to a lesser charge. Louise Woodward's team claims the evidence did not prove second degree murder and seeks manslaughter or a new trial. Judge Zobel will hear arguments and rule thereafter.
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Familiar sickening boom opens second bombing trial
Denver prosecutors outlined the Oklahoma City bombing plot linking Terry Nichols to the plan while not present at the scene. The trial opened with witnesses, a bomb tape, and a defense arguing McVeigh acted alone with unnamed co conspirators. Nichols faces murder and conspiracy counts and possible death penalty.
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Iraq Blocks U N Inspector Access Amid Crisis Deepens
The dispute centers on Iraq denying entry to U N teams including Americans for weapons inspections. Baghdad vows to expel seven American inspectors by Wednesday, accusing them of espionage as U N negotiators rush to defuse the standoff and sanctions remain in force.
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Congress struggles to exit Friday amid policy knots and delays
Congress faces a dim hope of Friday adjournment as abortion policy and Clinton’s student testing plan delay spending bills. House leaders say they are “threading a needle” while aiming to go home soon. Senate confirms Rossetti as IRS chief, pledges better service and private-sector parity. Janet Reno weighs independent counsel options amid White House fund-raising probes. Albright oversees slow Mideast talks with Arafat critics citing gaps on airport seaport and corridor. Clinton adds steps to boost agricultural exports to win faster trade plan support.
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