NATO allows peacekeeping role for troops
The United States and NATO allies agreed to permit troops to operate beyond alliance territory as peacekeepers in European conflicts. European nations rejected a push to back sanctions on Yugoslavia and to deliver aid to Bosnia Herzegovina, limiting military involvement. U.S. officials, led by Lawrence Eagleburger, called the move a major step but avoided committing ground troops to Yugoslavia.
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European Community moves ahead with union plan after Danish vote
EC foreign ministers from Denmark's 11 partners urged continued pursuit of the Maastricht treaty framework for monetary and political union despite Denmark's narrow referendum rejection. They rejected renegotiation, warned against delaying unanimity, and noted Ireland and France planned public votes while Denmark's participation remained technically open.
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Somerville to admit men despite student objections
Somerville College will admit men in 1995 despite student objections. Lord Jenkins overruled a 1993 decision and urged a two year delay, noting undergraduates would largely have left by then. Leaders vow to fight. Somerville counts Thatcher and Gandhi among its alumnae.
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U S seeks changes to biodiversity pact at Earth Summit
United States diplomat William Reilly says Washington would sign the biodiversity treaty if minor language changes are adopted. He warns against reopening the talks and notes the Forest Service will end clear-cutting as a standard policy. The summit also features a global warming treaty to be signed with leaders arriving later.
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Poland ousts Jan Olszewski as government falls
Parliament voted 273 to dismiss Prime Minister Jan Olszewski in Warsaw after President Lech Walesa called for his removal amid a dispute over the release of names of officials who may have collaborated with the secret police under the old regime. The five month old government collapsed with 119 voting no and 33 abstaining.
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