Senate approves immigrant deadline extension for three more weeks
The Senate backed the broader funding bill 99 to 0 to extend the grace period for illegal immigrants to seek legal residence through October 23. The House already approved the measure, and President Clinton was set to sign. The 1994 law allows qualified undocumented immigrants to apply, with a $1000 fee, but critics say it encourages illegal entry and visa overstays. Lawmakers will consider a longer extension next month.
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Israel frees Hamas leader Yassin amid Health concerns
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized the release of Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin to Jordan after Jordan's King Hussein pressed for steps aiding peace. Yassin, paralyzed and wheelchair bound, faces chronic breathing problems and infections. He was flown to Amman. Netanyahu also spoke of settlement pauses and a timeout concept with Secretary Albright.
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Talks on Northern Ireland agenda set for full negotiations
Eight parties in Northern Ireland agreed in Belfast to discuss the province’s most divisive issues during full-scale talks that will begin next week focusing on relations with the Republic, internal governance, and Anglo Irish relations.
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France Catholic Church apologizes for silence over Jewish persecution
At Drancy, Bishop Olivier de Berranger led a ceremony where the French church asked forgiveness for its silence during 1940 to 1942 the deportation of Jews by the Vichy regime. The event coincides with Maurice Papon’s impending trial for crimes against humanity.
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