Nations Agree to Global Aid Push for Former Soviet Republics
Forty seven nations join a global relief effort to aid former Soviet republics with food and medicine. The United States plans 54 airlift sorties starting February 10 carrying 384 million pounds of Gulf War surplus food and a million Desert Storm antibiotic doses.
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Sharon to challenge Shamir for Likud leadership
Ariel Sharon announced his bid to lead the ruling Likud party in the next elections. He vowed to crush the Arab uprising and press peace talks while insisting Israel would not give up occupied land. Shamir faces pressure from right and within his own party.
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Separatists Open Fire On Hindu Unity March
Gunmen opened fire on an advance party of Hindu marchers near Paghwara in Punjab killing four and injuring at least 16. Police warn the Unity March could trigger religious bloodshed as leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party faced government calls to end the 9,000 mile procession before reaching Punjab and Kashmir.
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U S closer to approving jets for Saudis
The Bush administration nears approval to sell Saudi Arabia about 24 F 15E jets with LANTIRN nav gear in a multi year plan to keep all Saudi air force planes U S built. Decision hinges on timing amid Israel loan guarantees debate and Congressional divisions.
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Bush eyes deeper cuts in nuclear arms plan
The Bush administration studies deeper reductions in U S long range missiles including submarine launched arms to save money and spur CIS states to dismantle multi warhead missiles. The package would retire older subs and up to 92 SS 24s and 104 SS 18s if CIS agrees.
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