Clinton urges West to embrace Russia at Charlemagne Prize
President Clinton, in Aachen, warned against sealing Russia off from Europe as he received the Charlemagne Prize. He urged NATO and the European Union to remain open to Russia despite Chechnya crackdowns, stressing Russia’s uncertain democratic path and its future role in Europe.
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Man convicted of extortion in O HAir case
Ex convict Gary Paul Karr was found guilty on four of five counts including extortion and interstate travel in aid of racketeering for allegedly pressuring Madalyn Murray O'Hair and her family. He was acquitted of conspiracy to kidnap and faces life under three strikes law with sentencing set for August 4.
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UN prosecutor clears NATO of war crimes in Yugoslavia
U N prosecutor Carla del Ponte told the Security Council there was no evidence of deliberate civilian targeting by NATO during the 78 day bombing campaign. Yugoslavia and a Russian commission had urged investigations into alleged war crimes including the bridge train collision and a refugee convoy strike. NATO Secretary-General Lord Robertson welcomed the ruling saying NATO acted within international law.
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Treasury Names Drug Kingpins Including Khun Sa and Mexican Cartel Leaders
The Treasury Department designated Khun Sa the Burmese warlord and six Mexican drug traffickers plus five other foreign nationals as kingpins. The list supports new sanctions under a 1990s law expanding the Clinton era initiative, naming leaders of the Tijuana and Juarez cartels along with several Asian Nigerian and Caribbean figures.
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