U S policy faces business backlash over China rights stance
U S Secretary of State Warren Christopher faces sharp business criticism in Beijing as U S linkage of trade privileges to human rights provokes Chinese resistance. Business leaders urge unconditional renewal of China MFN status, arguing U S firms gain from China’s civil liberty progress and warn of a possible trade clash.
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CIA suspends some overseas operations after Ames arrest
The arrest of Aldrich Ames, a former CIA counterintelligence chief, prompts the agency to suspend certain operations abroad and reopen hundreds of cases. The Times reports CIA operatives are told to lie low while investigators review loyalties, past deaths, and possible drug operation disclosures.
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Oelwein Rail Shop Faces Closure and Transfers
George Whalen a 52 year old mechanical supervisor with 31 years in the Oelwein shop faces transfer to Marshalltown as the C and NW closes the Oelwein repair facility a cost cutting move. machinists describe the shop as well run with strong safety and quality records and fear losing a longtime community landmark.
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Saddam presses UN to lift oil embargo
Saddam Hussein vowed retaliation if the United Nations Security Council does not lift the four year oil embargo on Iraq. Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz headed to New York to urge the council to end the embargo tied to Baghdad’s obligations to declare and destroy non conventional weapons.
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Aid caravan to Cuba defies U S embargo
In Mexico City and Havana a large aid caravan defied the U S embargo on Cuba. More than 250 clerics and volunteers with Pastors for Peace arrived in Havana after transporting 145 tons of humanitarian goods by ship.
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North Korea warns U S on negotiations over inspections
Reports from Tokyo say North Korea warned the United States against unreasonable preconditions that could derail talks on inspections of its nuclear facilities. The warning comes as Washington and Pyongyang consider envoy exchanges ahead of March 21 discussions.
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Colombians Elect New Congress Amid Cartel Allegations
Colombians vote to elect a new Congress with critics accusing the Cali cocaine cartel of buying influence. Preliminary results show the ruling Liberal Party likely retains control of both the Senate and the House as campaigning on election day is banned. The festive atmosphere of prior years is notably absent in Bogota.
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