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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1996

Page

5

Secret talks push toward Netanyahu Arafat summit

Israeli and Palestinian aides disclosed ongoing meetings to arrange a Netanyahu Arafat summit. Dore Gold and Mahmoud Abbas held discussions while Channel Two hinted a meeting could occur within days. Officials cautioned no agenda is set and no date confirmed.

Bar-Ilan Bar-Illan Associated Press Ahmed Tibi Arafat Tibi Israel

Surrender of Cali cartel leader ends long fugitive era

Helmer Herrera, 45, the last top boss of the Cali cocaine cartel, surrendered near Cali after years on the run. Prosecutors said he faces illegal enrichment and drug trafficking charges and turned himself in to Gen. Jose Serrano in Yumbo. The arrest follows a US backed crackdown that felled other leaders.

Bogota Colombia Helmer Herrera Cali Cali Cartel Herrera Jose Serrano Yumbo United States New York Los Angeles Houston Miami U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Jose Santacruz

Inaugural Beijing Hong Kong Rail Link Opens

Beijing hosted a ceremony as a new line links the capital to Hong Kong with the first train stopping short of the colony. Direct Kowloon service begins July 1 after China regains sovereignty next year amid speeches by workers and officials. Pope John Paul II condemned Poland’s abortion moves urging life preservation. Beiruts election fills 19 of 128 seats in the parliamentary vote series over five Sundays ending Sept 15. Hariri urged voters to decide their four year future.

Beijing China Hong Kong Beijing West Railway Station Kowloon Station

Ha after Beirut seeks strong man for rebuilding plan

Beirut Lebanon Prime Minister Rafik Hariri pushes for a powerful leader to back his postwar reconstruction program. He aims to secure authority to implement a comprehensive plan amid political uncertainty and regional pressure.

Beirut Lebanon Rafik Hariri

Dole Promises Expanded National Guard Role in War on Drugs

Republican nominee Bob Dole proposes to boost the National Guard to 230 million dollars, expand drug interdiction at borders especially California and the Southwest, and aid local authorities with chemical weapon trained disposal of meth labs. He urges using existing military capacity and possibly making the U.S. military lead in border drug stopping if needed.

Washington Clinton Bob Dole National Guard United States America Dole National Guard Association Bush U.S California Southwest San Ysidro

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