Greece ratifies Maastricht treaty amid eurozone push
Parliament approves the embattled Maastricht accord 286 to 8, making Greece the third EC member to back the treaty. The vote follows Denmark’s rejection and sets the stage for a 12-nation ratification by early next year as critics warn of a federal EU eroding sovereignty. The package aims for a unified foreign policy and a single currency by 1999.
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Cuba reports tourism increase despite US restrictions
Cuba says tourism rose 25 percent in the first half of the year, with foreign visitors lifting hard currency receipts 3 percent from January to June over 1991. Most tourists come from Canada, Germany, Mexico, Spain, and Italy, while health tourism draws high spenders amid a three decade old embargo.
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Czech psychiatrists warn carrots may be addictive
London based IAP reports two Czech psychiatrists describe three cases of carrot craving with withdrawal symptoms. A Prague clinic team argues carrots could hold an active substance promoting addiction, while Yale’s Dr. Price calls it a fixation linked to anorexia.
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Airlines wage summer fare war widens coast to coast
Continental unveiled a $198 round trip on coast to coast routes with travel before Sept. 13, subject to a Saturday night stay and a two passenger rule. The move spurred rivals American USAir and others to match and adjust pricing. Delta launched a monthlong 20 percent off leisure fare through mid December and carriers planned to mirror Delta's offers.
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Satellite release delays shuttle Eureca deployment
The Eureca satellite, owned by the European Space Agency, faced launch day delays as data handling issues delayed deploying the retrievable satellite from space shuttle Atlantis. Commander Sam Gemar noted ground teams would proceed orbit by orbit to assess Eureca’s health while five solar panels unfurled to power the craft. Swiss astronaut Claude Nicollier grappled Eureca with the shuttle arm and moved it from the cargo bay Friday night.
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Nuclear waste facility may not work, says GAO
The GAO reports the Defense Waste Processing Facility at Savannah River Site is years behind schedule and may never become operational. Delays and cost growth blamed on DOE management and contractors. The plant, intended to store highly radioactive waste, could cost up to $4 billion after $1.8 billion spent.
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