Russia Defends Sale of Submarines to Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev defended Moscow's $750 million sale of three non nuclear diesel submarines to Iran. He said the deal would finance economic reform and possibly stability in the Persian Gulf, despite U.S. concerns voiced by Acting Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger. The two officials also discussed START 2 and Mideast talks during a 90 minute meeting in New York.
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Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down sodomy law
The Kentucky Supreme Court invalidated the states anti-sodomy statute in a 4-3 decision ruling it violates the constitutional rights of homosexuals. The ruling aligns with other states that have found privacy and equal protection to trump such laws.
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House speaker bans insulting references to Clinton
House Speaker Thomas Foley imposed a rule barring insults toward Bill Clinton in floor speeches. He said decorum demands minimum propriety for all presidential candidates and noted Democrats were quick to rebuke, with three lawmakers warned within thirty minutes for remarks about President Bush.
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Ex-officials claim Bush briefed on Iran arms sales
Retired Maj. Gen. Richard Secord and ex-NSC staffer Howard Teicher say Bush was briefed several times on the Reagan era arms deals with Iran. They assert he knew more than he has admitted, contradicting the president’s looped‑in denial. White House calls the allegations false and notes Walsh inquiry.
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Earl Scruggs' Son Kills Wife Then Himself
Authorities say Steve Scruggs 34 killed his wife Elizabeth in their White House Tennessee home and shot himself in the head beside her. Prosecutor Dent Morriss noted a .357 Magnum was used and the couple were found Wednesday about 30 miles northeast of Nashville. Scruggs belonged to the Earl Scruggs Revue.
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Bush lags as Clinton maintains poll lead in 1992 race
AP reports President Bush, despite revamped team and strategy, trails Democratic rival Bill Clinton by 10 to 20 points one month after the Republican convention. Analysts cite Clinton’s economic focus and Bush’s unclear stance on the Vietnam draft issue.
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