U S backs three NATO candidates for Madrid expansion
U S favors inviting Poland Hungary and the Czech Republic to join NATO at the Madrid summit while European members push for Slovenia and Romania to be considered. Washington will seek consensus as defense ministers meet in Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
United States
NATO
Europe
Poland
Hungary
Czech Republic
Slovenia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Washington
Romania
Madrid
George Robertson
U.S
William Cohen
Britain moves to ban all handguns in new push
The House of Commons approved Labor’s plan to ban all handguns including .22 cal pistols. The vote was 384 to 181 as the bill clears key stages, with potential Lords scrutiny likely but historically reluctant to block campaign promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Labor
Britain
House of Lords
United Nations picks Mary Robinson for rights post
Secretary General Kofi Annan announced Irish President Mary Robinson as the next U N high commissioner for human rights. She could assume duties before year end, succeeding Jose Ayala Lasso who stepped down to become Ecuador's foreign minister. LAGOS riot police enforce a ban on protests marking elections annulled by the army. TORONTO cabinet reshuffle emphasizes Ontario Quebec. Pol Pot asylum offered as Bangkok reports place him near China. North Korea receives 1200 tons corn as first aid allotment under a 50000 ton pledge. Russia marks Independence Day asserting enduring global power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Mary Robinson
U.N
Kofi Annan
Annan
Robinson
Jose Ayala Lasso
Ecuador
Lagos
Nigeria
Antiriot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Around the
Chretien
Toronto
Jean Chretien
Ontario
Quebec
Liberal Party
Canada
Liberals
Alberta
British Columbia
Pol Pot
China
Dia — Pol Pot
Khmer Rouge
Norodom Ranariddh
Thailand
Bangkok Post
Cambodia
Bangkok
Phnom Penh
Cambo
North Korea
Seoul
South Korea
South Korean
Red Cross
Russia
Moscow
Boris Yehovsin
Gazette Wire Services
Tretana
Decks
Dad
Father
Flower
Blairs Ferry
Edgewood Rd
Niture Displa
Brown Lumber & Furniture
Raymond
Ours
Thair
Ture
Mer
J Gme
LES
Rais
Mane Oes
Werner
Cedar Rapids
Collins Rd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!