Leaders back threat of force against Serbs
At the Munich meeting the Group of Seven united behind a UN military intervention to protect relief efforts in Yugoslavia. They urged Russia to contribute more aid while praising democratic transitions, but split on economic issues like agricultural subsidies and growth. The communique warned Serb-led forces to not endanger relief workers.
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Lawmaker says White House warned of Iraq arms loans
Rep. Henry Gonzalez accused the Bush administration of receiving a secret CIA report dated Nov. 6 1989 two days before approving a 1 billion loan guarantee for Iraq. He says loans funded Baghdad weapons procurement networks in the United States and Europe. Rep. Charles Schumer urged a special counsel to probe possible administration criminal activity.
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Child poverty rate rises across 33 states in 1989
The Children's Defense Fund reports a rise of more than 1 million children in poverty during the 1980s despite economic growth. Iowa's child poverty climbed from 11.5 to 14 percent, with nationwide poverty among children under 18 increasing over 11 percent since 1979.
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Genesis and Grateful Dead Lead First-Half Concert Draws
Pollstar reports Genesis topped North America with 28 million in six months ending June 30, while the Grateful Dead grossed 26.3 million. The newsletter notes improving conditions for rock, but warns a recession could hit later summer tours by Elton John Bruce Springsteen U2 and Guns N Roses, increasing box office casualties.
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