Jury selection begins in four Los Angeles officers beating trial
A Santa Valley jury chosen for an assault case against four Los Angeles police officers in the March 3 1991 beating of a black motorist includes no black members. Opening statements set for Wednesday.
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United Nations welcomes eight former Soviet republics and San Marino
The General Assembly granted U N membership to eight former Soviet republics and San Marino, increasing the UN total to 175. The move marks a public milestone in post Cold War shifts and Soviet dissolution.
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Seven states pick delegates in harsh Bush vs rivals showdowns
Democratic caucuses in Idaho Minnesota Utah Washington and American Samoa shape the 383-delegate contest. Clinton counts on Georgia for a first win while Tsongas leads in Maryland and Colorado. Buchanan tests Bush share and possible party split with 37 percent target.
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Serbs abandon barricades after Sarajevo referendum clashes
In Sarajevo, Serb militants retreat from barricades after 5,000 protesters storm roadblocks as 80 percent of votes counted show 90 percent supporting independence for Bosnia-Herzegovina. Earlier gun battles left at least four dead and several wounded. Turnout reached 68 percent amid Serbian boycotts.
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Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Indecent Broadcasts
The Supreme Court refused to allow a government ban on indecent radio and television broadcasts. The 6-2 decision lets stand an appeals ruling that such a blanket prohibition violates freedom of speech. The case returns to the FCC to set hours for airing indecent material.
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Irish abortion law change supported by majority
A Market Research Bureau of Ireland poll of 1000 people finds 66 percent want the constitution’s abortion ban removed or amended to allow abortions in certain cases while 30 percent want it kept. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on a 14 year old rape victim’s case prompted government comment.
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Baker offers aid cut plan over Israeli settlements
Senator Patrick Leahy said Secretary of State James Baker proposed deducting settlement spending from Israel's aid as a penalty for settlement construction. Baker's spokeswoman denied the position, saying any penalty would come from loan guarantees. Leahy aims to press the plan in a subcommittee meeting as the Bush administration views settlements as an obstacle to peace.
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