Hatch Defends BCCI as Times Reports Behind the Scenes Aid
The Times says Senator Orrin Hatch pressed BCCI to loan 10 million dollars to a Houston businessman and aided the bank after its 1989 money laundering plea. Hatch defended the bank on the Senate floor amid broader corruption probes tied to drug money and arms trade.
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Fla
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Eleven Red Cross workers killed in Somalia amid famine crisis
The International Red Cross says 11 employees died on Aug 19 while moving themselves and families from Kismayu as famine and war wreck Somalia. The U N and aid groups warn that large food shipments must be coordinated to prevent further violence and deaths.
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Battles for Sarajevo intensify before talks in London
Fighting around Sarajevo escalated as government and Serb forces clash ahead of a peace conference in London. A UN officer noted the offensive was sputtering while Lord Carrington resigned as EC mediator. NATO weighed sending 6000 troops for relief shipments amid cautious US and allied stance.
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Allies set to shield Shiites from Iraqi air strikes
United States and allies plan to issue an ultimatum to Iraq via the Iraqi mission at the United Nations in New York, warning of air strikes against dissident Shiites within 24 hours. Bush vows to enforce UN resolutions as Britain France and Russia join the pressure with Saudi support.
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