Cuba pledges to free remaining political prisoners
In Havana a senior Cuban official and Western diplomats say the government will release the last 225 prisoners it recognizes as political. Forty four of those named are deemed too dangerous to free, and the pledge comes after discussions with President Fidel Castro relayed to the U.S. Catholic Conference that has pressed for release since 1985.
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Soviets plan renewed troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Western diplomats say the Soviet Union aims to fulfill its pledge to quit Afghanistan by February 15 with a possible start as early as January 15. About half of the 100,000 plus troops had left by November 4, after an indefinite delay amid Western aid to guerrillas.
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PLO pledges cooperation in Pan Am 103 bombing probe
The Palestine Liberation Organization pledged cooperation with the United States in investigating the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Scotland. PLO envoy Ibrahim Souss said in Paris the group would aid the U.S. in uncovering suspects and noted the attack targets peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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Ferry survivors blame navy for New Year ferry disaster
Survivors accuse a Guatemalan patrol boat No 654 of towing the crowded ferry too tightly and not slowing as it began to list causing the sinking that killed at least 79 people on New Year’s Day. Navy denies, citing the ferry captain as chiefly responsible.
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Guatemala
Associated Press
Female bishop Harris clears hurdle for Episcopal appointment
The first woman named bishop in the Episcopal Church moved closer to the post after church committees nationwide delivered decisive votes. Rev. Barbara Harris, based in Philadelphia, secured the 60th affirmative vote from an eight member committee, with diocesan approval anticipated.
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Dartmouth ordered to lift suspensions of two editors
Grafton County Superior Court Judge Bruce Mohl ruled Dartmouth College must reinstate two former Dartmouth Review editors, citing bias by a disciplinary board member. The decision covers only the specific action of suspensions, not broader First Amendment claims in the state and federal suits.
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Dartmouth Review
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Oliver North Gains Temporary Reprieve on Defense Plan
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals granted a brief delay in ordering Oliver North to disclose to independent counsel a 162 page summary of classified defense testimony. The delay keeps the case in limbo as the court weighs constitutional challenges to the disclosure order.
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White House
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U.S
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Walsh
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Beijing Students Protest After Alleged Attack
About 200 Chinese students demonstrated at two Beijing colleges including the Beijing Languages Institute in response to an alleged attack on a Chinese woman by an African student. Posters urged tighter campus security as protesters boycotted classes amid a series of racial incidents across China.
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Beijing Languages Institute
China
Reagan approves Moscow human rights conference in 1991
President Reagan, after a Shultz recommendation, approves a 1991 Moscow human rights conference. The decision aims to advance East West talks on conventional forces in Europe and reflects improved Soviet treatment of political prisoners and Jewish refuseniks. State Department cites progress and 600+ releases in two years.
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Teen hospitalized after tainted Breyers yogurt exposure
A 17 year old from Haddonfield fell critically ill after consuming cyanide tainted Breyers black cherry yogurt dated Feb 9 1989. FDA lab confirmed cyanide presence and officials say contamination appears on top of the yogurt in the isolated incident.
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