Opposition Leader Resigns as Takeshita Cabinet Pressure Grows
Tokyo reports Saburo Tsukamoto steps down as Democratic Socialist Party chairman amid a scandal linked to stock profit seeking. The move aims to unite opposition and press for resignations of Takeshita and the entire Cabinet when Parliament opens Friday. In Paraguay Gen Andres Rodriguez consolidates power by reshuffling generals and edging toward the May 1 presidential vote with Argana backing his bid.
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Chileans Battle Oil Spill Near Antarctic Coast
Chilean navy frogmen entered icy waters to seal fuel tanks on the crippled cutter Yelcho and curb an oil slick threatening wildlife near Antarctica. The navy said the ship arrived Monday night to aid containment efforts.
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Terrorist Yu Kikamura Sentenced 30 Years in Bomb Plot Case
In Newark a 36 year old identified as Yu Kikamura was convicted of transporting bombs through New Jersey and sentenced to 30 years. He denounced the United States for state terrorism and claimed retaliation for the 1986 Libyan bombing as part of the Japanese Red Army involvement. In Washington Oliver North's lawyers moved to halt the Iran Contra trial arguing jury selection violated legal standards. The judge did not immediately rule on the motion.
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Bush outlines 1990 budget with defense freeze
President Bush plans a 1.16 trillion dollar fiscal 1990 budget to freeze military spending at inflation, fund new domestic programs, and avoid a defense rise above inflation. He campaigns for a kinder nation, says the plan starts steady, while seeking consensus in Congress and keeping taxes in check.
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New Allegation Emerges Against Defense Secretary Tier Tower
Sen. John Warner says a new charge against Defense Secretary designate John Tower has surfaced and an FBI probe into the charges is not complete. Warner, at an impromptu briefing, cited a report to the FBI after a Bush meeting with Warner and Sen. Sam Nunn. He noted White House counsel Gray relayed the info but offered no specifics. The panel has not set a vote onTower’s confirmation, and the latest allegation could delay the process.
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Feds take control of four insolvent S and Ls
Federal regulators began taking control of four insolvent savings and loan institutions in Maryland Florida California and Texas under the Bush rescue plan. FDIC and FSLIC teams will expand to about 224 operating insolvent S and Ls within a month as the administration unveils its overhaul strategy.
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Rights report criticizes Israel while praising USSR
The State Department annual rights report cites the Palestinian uprising in the West Bank and Gaza as driving a substantial increase in Israeli human rights violations. It commends the Soviet Union for remarkable improvements, including freeing prisoners detained for political or religious offenses.
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Los Angeles bans semiautomatic rifles and shotguns
The Los Angeles City Council voted 12 to 0 to ban sales and possession of semiautomatic rifles holding 20 or more rounds and semiautomatic shotguns capable of more than six shots. Violators face up to six months in jail and fines up to $1000. Councilman Zev Yaroslavsky defended the measure while gun owners opposed it.
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