Canada Supreme Court opens secession hearings over Quebec
Ottawa faces a landmark case as Canada's Supreme Court hears whether Quebec can unilaterally secede to form an independent nation. Premier Lucien Bouchard warns ruling against unilateral secession could provoke political crisis and heighten independence pressures across Quebec. Oral arguments run three to five days with a ruling expected within six months.
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Clinton aide denies secret motive in Scientology talk
National Security Adviser Sandy Berger said his 1996 White House meeting with a Scientology delegation including John Travolta aimed only at obtaining an autograph for his child. He rejected claims of any ulterior agenda or influence over the German government regarding Travolta’s film role.
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