U.S. Grants Short Bosnian Peacekeeping Extension
The United States reversed a veto to allow a three day extension of the 1500 strong U.N. peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. Washington sought blanket immunity for troops from non ratifying states citing protection against frivolous prosecutions. Britain and France supported the International Criminal Court arguing immunity would weaken international law.
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John Negroponte
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France
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Daniel Cumming
Richmond
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States enact taxes terrorism and toy law changes
The piece outlines new state laws taking effect including higher cigarette taxes in multiple states, terrorism and crematory inspection rules, a state toy designation, and changes to death penalty methods. It notes budget pressures, alcohol exceptions in Florida classes, and stricter DUI limits in several states with linked incidents and legal updates.
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Illinois
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Jersey
Oklahoma
Iowa
Idaho
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Georgia
Alabama
Nebraska
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Tri- State
Noble
Private planes crash in California spurring brush fire
Two private planes collided near Carpinteria California killing six people. A 30 acre brush fire erupted and firefighters battled the blaze as eight planes flew together in the area. Officials cited an FAA operations officer.
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Calif
California
Jim Meloon
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