CIA Officials Face Inquiry Over Info To Hughes
The Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into the CIA to determine if it obstructed justice by sharing details with Hughes Electronics about a Senate technology transfer investigation. CIA officials including the general counsel are to testify next week before a federal grand jury in Washington.
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Justice officials oppose naming new prosecutor
Justice Department officials urged Attorney General Janet Reno not to seek an independent counsel for the 1996 campaign fund raising. Reno faces a Monday deadline to decide if there is enough basis for an outside investigation into President Clinton.
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Shanghai software firm owner tried for subversion over e mail list
Lin Hai, owner of a Shanghai software company, stood trial in a closed court on subversion charges for providing 30 000 Chinese users email addresses to VIP Reference a pro democracy online journal. The four hour session ended with no verdict announced and a potential week before ruling.
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Ruble plunge prompts warning from Primakov
Prime Minister Primakov warned that Russia’s reforms are at risk as the ruble nears its lowest level since the summer meltdown. He said social and economic stability are essential for any further changes while Yeltsin's hospitalization and a weak economy complicate recovery efforts. The ruble slid from 16 to the dollar to about 19.6, signaling renewed market instability.
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