200000 March for Gay Rights Draws National Attention
Thousands of activists including AIDS patients in wheelchairs gathered near the White House and Capitol to demand anti discrimination protections and more AIDS funding. Speakers included Jesse Jackson and Eleanor Smeal as marchers from across the country voiced pride and calls for unity.
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U.S. Tightens Convoy Security Amid Gulf Tensions
The United States deployed unprecedented sea and air safeguards as a new Navy escorted convoy of four Kuwaiti oil tankers passed through the Persian Gulf amid fears Iran may strike U.S. shipping. Reports say Iraq launched further air raids on Iranian oil targets, with casualties and damaged ships, while Iran warned of possible all out war and sought Stinger missile access.
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Indian forces press offensive as Tamil rebels suffer heavy losses
Indian troops on the Jaffna Peninsula used heavy artillery and mortars in a weekend offensive that Sri Lankan officials say killed up to 120 Tamil rebels while 15 Indian soldiers died. The operation follows a July 29 peace accord seeking Tamil autonomy and includes mass raids in Batticaloa and Trincomalee where dozens more rebels were detained.
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Aquino rejects national vote of confidence in Philippines crisis
President Corazon Aquino refuses a national confidence vote to end the political crisis after the August coup attempt. Brig. Gen. Jose Maria Zumel doubts a U.S. aid cutoff, while The Independent notes unrest tests with a looming general strike and fears of extremist exploitation. The United States maintains six bases in the Philippines.
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Bush to launch second bid for presidency in Houston
Vice President George Bush announces his candidacy to challenge for president. He plans to begin in his hometown Houston after declining the 1980 GOP nomination to Ronald Reagan following a $16 million, two year campaign. He has raised over $10 million this cycle and recently previewed the campaign in Greenfield New Hampshire.
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Senate moves quickly on Bork nomination amid warning
Senate leaders from both parties push to speed final action on Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court. Democrats warn they will scrutinize any other Reagan nominee if Bork is rejected. Fifty three of the 100 senators oppose confirmation. Tropical Storm Floyd strengthens with 55 mph winds in the western Caribbean prompting hurricane warnings for southwest Florida and the Keys. A New York City AIDS study finds infection unlikely to spread beyond known risk groups, with only 2 of 82 positive patients outside prime risk categories.
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Arias hints delay in Central American peace plan deadline
Costa Rica President Oscar Arias suggested the November deadline for full compliance with the regional peace accord may be moved back. He warned that by November 7 many will say the plan failed and the war should continue, while Reagan pressed for renewed aid to the contras if terms are unmet.
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Peru nationalizes banks and finance firms in sweeping move
Peru formalized the nationalization of its banks insurance firms and finance companies after more than two months of debate sparked by President Alan Garcia. Garcia aims to halt capital flight gain control of finances and direct loans to development and poorer regions.
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