Iraq forms new Kuwaiti army to support government
Iraq announced it was creating a Kuwaiti army to prop up its installed regime in Kuwait as U S reports claimed Iraqi forces massed on the Saudi border. White House skepticism persisted over a Kuwait withdrawal despite a Baghdad radio communique. International pressure mounted with warships moving to the Persian Gulf and Arab leaders seeking a diplomatic path. Jordanian officials postponed an emergency Arab summit amid Saudi Iraq tensions over Kuwait’s representation. European Community nations voted to embargo oil imports from Iraq and Kuwait.
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Oil prices rise threaten to slow world economy
London experts say sustained oil price gains from Iraq's invasion of Kuwait may slow global growth and raise inflation and interest rates. They note greater resilience vs the 1970s but warn uncertainty persists for the world economy.
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Campaign '90 in 46th Kansas House race narrows to three
Voters in the 46th District of Douglas County will pick a Republican candidate to challenge Betty Jo Charlton on November 6. Terry O Malley Ervin Steele and Sean Williams vie for the nomination, with concerns over property tax reappraisal and the tax classification amendment cited as key issues by all. Charlton has held the seat for a decade and represents East Lawrence with central and North Lawrence portions within the district.
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Republicans Seek Change in Kansas House District 46
In interviews, candidates Terry O Malley and Sean Williams argue for tax reform and campaign perseverance. O Malley, 29, a law student, shows a worn shoe symbolizing hard work. Steele promotes a rebel image with “Born Free Taxed to Death” shirts.
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House OKs civil rights and reform bills
The House passed major civil rights legislation opposed by President Bush and a campaign finance overhaul before recess. A long awaited offshore oil spill bill was sent to the president while the Senate moved toward a defense plan and approved an ambassador to Kuwait. Bush warned the civil rights bill would force hiring quotas. supporters argued weakening it would undermine the act. The two chambers must reconcile a single version before forwarding to Bush.
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Technique Diagnoses Inherited Disease In Unfertilized Egg
New IVF based method diagnoses cystic fibrosis in a human egg before conception. Researchers say it could extend to muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, and sickle cell, potentially avoiding fetal abortion by selecting normal embryos. Experts call it a major advance, though limited to IVF contexts.
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Yury Verlinsky
Reproductive Genetics Institute
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Norbert Gleicher
Center For Human Reproduction
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Benches clear as Orioles rout Royals 14 to 1
In Baltimore, the Orioles crushed Kansas City 14 to 1 on Friday night after KC pitcher Steve Crawford plunked Brady Anderson. The benches cleared in the ensuing melee, leaving both clubs stirring the night’s sports pages.
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Weather and oil prices rise amid Kuwait invasion concerns
Sunday outlook calls for partly cloudy and mild conditions with a high near 85. Meanwhile Iraq's invasion of Kuwait boosts international oil markets and gasoline prices, prompting worries and accusations of price gouging.
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