Ex-judge to investigate Pierce ties as independent counsel
A retired federal judge, Arlin Adams, 68, was named independent counsel to probe allegations that former Housing Secretary Samuel Pierce showed political favoritism to developers. Adams, a Philadelphia lawyer and former 3rd U.S. Circuit judge, was sworn in to lead the inquiry into Pierce and HUD aides.
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Bush and Kaifu open desert summit to ease trade tensions
President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu convened a desert summit in Rancho Mirage California praising a quiet opening session. Fitzwater said Bush would warn Kaifu that Congress is in a very tough mood to press Japan on lowering barriers to U.S. goods and services.
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Bipartisan panel backs $66 billion universal health plan
A U.S. Bipartisan Commission on Comprehensive Health Care urged a $66 billion program to cover nearly all Americans. Critics from Congress and some panel members said there was no viable funding path and the plan lacks broad bipartisan backing. Rep. Tom Tauke of Iowa warned its chances in the House are nil.
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Court rules on Morgan passport travel to New Zealand
A three judge DC Court of Appeals panel ruled Friday that Dr Elizabeth Morgan may regain her passport to travel to New Zealand to fight a lawsuit filed by her former husband. She can visit her daughter Hilary during the trip.
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Mandela Named Deputy Leader in ANC
Nelson Mandela was elected deputy to President Oliver Tambo by the 35‑member national executive committee. Tambo, recovering from a stroke in Sweden, remained ANC president as the group agreed to contact the South African government to set dates for a preliminary meeting to clear obstacles to constitutional negotiations.
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Soldiers block Muslim march near Srinagar
Police reported hundreds of Muslim separatists in death shrouds attempted a march from Sumbal toward Srinagar a day after government troops killed 49 Muslims. About 1,000 people gathered but were stopped by soldiers before departure.
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Aoun offensive stalls in Beirut clashes halt advance
In East Beirut Gen Michel Aoun's army stalls on day two of brutal clashes with rival Christian militiamen. The Maronite Church leader threatened excommunication as fighting paused. Red Cross teams evacuated 25 bodies and treated 45 wounded.
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Defector cites KGB operation in Washington
Victor Sheymov a KGB major who defected in 1980 testified that two sources at the State Department fed arms control and policy documents to Moscow The former officer described KGB cables urging near assassination of Pope John Paul II and said he alerted the CIA in 1980 months before the 1981 attempt.
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Israel imposes broad censorship on Soviet immigration coverage
In Jerusalem Israel declared military censorship on domestic and foreign reports about a possible mass Soviet immigration. The move targets non military issues and follows protests over settling new arrivals in the West Bank and Gaza. Prime Minister Shamir rejected U S attempts to link aid to a settlement freeze and pledged a thorough discussion with Washington.
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U.S. Airlines ordered to improve service for disabled travelers
The Transportation Department directed carriers to end disability discrimination and improve access with moveable armrests on half the aisle seats on new aircraft and accessible lavatories on wide bodies. The rules limit refusals based on disability and require precedence for wheelchairs. critics warn of safety and cost impacts.
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Navy blamed for Iowa blast probe findings
Congressional panels denounced the Navy for asserting that Gunner's Mate Clayton Hartwig caused the USS Iowa explosion. The 48 page report says the investigation and its conclusion show an excess of certitude and rely on insufficient evidence after 47 crewmen died last April.
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