Violence erupts in Tajikistan and Caucasus as former USSR fractures
In Dushanbe troops loyal to the besieged Communist president fired on protesters, killing at least eight. In Nagorno Karabakh new fighting continues between Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Moldova sees clashes with two dead. Gorbachev favors reunification for freedom, after meeting Carter and business leaders in Atlanta.
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Afghan cease-fire extended amid ongoing fighting
Rival guerrilla groups extended a cease-fire possibly for ten more days while both sides prepared for renewed conflict. The new Islamic government said no national laws or constitution would be enacted until a permanent government is formed, potentially two years away.
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Eleven bodies recovered after Westray mine blast
Rescue teams found 11 bodies in the Westray coal mine as they worked through the explosion wreckage. Officials said 15 miners remained missing amid blocked shafts and dangerous methane and carbon monoxide levels. Premier Donald Cameron ordered an inquiry into the disaster.
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Endeavour's first rescue attempt fails to grab Intelsat satellite
Cape Canaveral AP Pierre Thuot failed to attach a capturing device to the Intelsat-6 satellite as it drifted toward Endeavour during a spacewalk. NASA postponed another rescue to today while Thuot and Hieb prepared again. Intelsat officials said the satellite functioned and appeared undamaged as teams planned a new attempt after reviewing Sunday's failures. The shuttle was still set to return on Thursday as the last US spacewalk occurred in 1991.
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First woman to head FBI Anchorage field office
Birdie Pasenelli, longtime FBI agent, becomes the first woman to lead an FBI field office in Anchorage Alaska. Her rise reflects a broader history of women entering the FBI after 1972 with about 11 percent of the force being female. Her Houston boss Andrew Duffin praises her as a real asset to the community.
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North Korea to Return Remains of U S Soldiers
Yonhap reports North Korea plans to return the remains of 30 American soldiers killed in the Korean War. More than 8,000 U S service members remain unaccounted for from 1950 53. North Korea has previously handed back about 15 remains over the past two years. The U S was told the latest remains would be turned over on two separate dates before month end.
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Courts feel King verdict’s shadow on police cases
After the Rodney King upheaval, courts nationwide fear juror bias in police brutality trials. A Washington state judge postponed a former officer's trial to avoid unfair juror influence. Officials warn jurors may fear harsher outcomes or bias, while others foresee greater sensitivity to minority groups. The scene in Los Angeles showed tense calm as troops withdrew and plans for an LAPD review panel emerged.
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