U.N Condemns U S Cuba Embargo in Seventh Year
The General Assembly voted 157 to 2 to urge Washington to repeal the Cuba embargo, with the United States and Israel voting in favor and 12 abstentions. The non-binding resolution seeks end to sanctions imposed after the 1959 Communist rise.
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NATO pressures Milosevic on Kosovo withdrawal deadline
NATO and world leaders push Milosevic over Kosovo as four day grace period nears end. Officials warn he must move many more Serb forces before Saturday and consider air raids if compliance falters. NATO moves warplanes to bases in Italy as Paris and Vienna host talks.
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Social Security vows COLA won't cut benefits in 1999
The SSA says next year's Social Security cost of living adjustment will occur as usual, despite letters from TREA Senior Citizens League warning retirees they will lose about 340 dollars annually starting January 1 1999. Officials demand the misleading mailings stop and corrections be issued to lawmakers.
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Deadline set for Jones suit settlement
Paula Jones has until Friday noon to accept Abe Hirschfeld's $1 million offer to settle sexual harassment claims against President Clinton. Hirschfeld wants Clinton to resign and Starr named to the Supreme Court, while Clinton and his legal team consider options amid ongoing talks.
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Denver honors Pam Grier in hometown homecoming
Former blaxploitation star Pam Grier, a East High School Denver graduate, returns to her hometown for a ceremony celebrating her film career. Grier reflects on the community that raised her and the courage to pursue a journey in acting.
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Nuclear secrets nearly exposed by misfiled documents
A Department of Energy review found mis marked and misplaced files slated for public release that could have boosted capabilities of nations like Pakistan and India. Congress rushed to draft legislation Clinton to sign to protect national security while slowing release of Cold War material.
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