Ireland Votes Yes for Maastricht Treaty in Landmark Pact
Ireland approves the Maastricht treaty by 69 percent in a pivotal EU move toward a common currency and coordinated defense and foreign policy. Prime Minister Albert Reynolds calls the vote a crossroads for Europe, while France clears steps toward a September referendum. Abortion and nationalism figures shape the Irish debate as Dublin pledges action on the court ruling implications.
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Friday
Japan unveils mock-up of FSX fighter jet
In Nagoya Japan on Friday officials showed a FSX mock up praised by Gen Kiyoshi Matsumiya as the Zero fighter of the modern era. The reveal follows Japan approving its first overseas U N peacekeeping dispatch since World War II amid postwar constraints on its military.
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Nagoya
Air Self
Kiyoshi Matsumiya
America
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Fierce fighting chokes Sarajevo suburb as airlift aid aims
In Dobrinja and nearby districts deadly clashes halt food relief efforts to Sarajevo. UN and Bosnian officials sign accords to open the Serb held airfield and pull back heavy guns under monitoring, while fighting endangered residents and threatens airport reopening.
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Yeltsin Seeks Canadian Aid Amid Russian Reform Drive
President Boris Yeltsin met with Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in Ottawa and secured $170 million in insurance for Canadian investors in Russia. Canada will boost technical aid to former Soviet states to $85 million and fund a $25 million three year nuclear safety program as Yeltsin markets reform and seeks further grain purchases.
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Cedar Rapids Czechs react to Czechoslovakia split
Cedar Rapids residents with Czech ties mourn the peaceful split of Czechoslovakia into Czechia and Slovakia after a 74 year federation. Leaders like John Rocarek express sadness and hope, while others note Slovakia’s need for investment and modernization.
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Czech Heritage Foundation
Olga Dra‘hozal
Wes Drahozal
Slovakia
Charles Opatrny
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