Japan’s Hata announces resignation amid no confidence vote
Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata said he will resign after a two month term as Japan faces a looming no confidence vote. He spoke at a brief press conference saying he would not dissolve the lower house, while coalition tensions with the Socialist Party and opposition Liberal Democratic Party cloud Naples summit preparations and Japan’s yen and regional tensions. The socialists demanded resignation before forming any alliance, and talks remained deadlocked as the coalition faltered.
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U S cuts flights and bank dealings as sanctions tighten
Port-au-Prince reports tighter sanctions on Haiti as U S halts flights to the United States and all U S Haitian financial transactions. American Airlines 658 and Haiti Trans Air 6 30 p m were among the last flights. Clinton administration imposed the measures as Haiti's generals hold power.
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Haiti Crisis Deepens as Banks Reopen Demanded by Court
Haitians face banking shutdowns as Citibank and Bank of Boston offices remain closed under Clinton measures. Caretaker PM Malval warns of serious risk and U.S. pressure grows amid looming sanctions and possible invasion. Despite tension, Port-au-Prince life carries on as flights to Miami surge and refugees await decisions.
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Mr Blobby aims to conquer U S children with pink blob
The BBC's Mr Blobby, a fat pink clumsy character, becomes a major profit hope in America as it tops Britain's 1993 singles chart and spawns toys and media. BBC executives note strong U S test group response and even a potential Blobby theme park.
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Lawrence Weather and Lake Briefs for Friday Record
Friday in Lawrence featured a high of 85 and a low of 66, with no precipitation. Lake Clinton at 80 degrees and level 877.31, normal 875.5. Lake Perry at 83 degrees and level 892.45, normal 891.5. Moon phases show last half on June 30 and full on July 22.
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Lawrence five day outlook with sunny and storm chances
Hot and sunny today with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. High 91. Clouds move in this evening with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and a low of 69. A 20 percent chance for thundershowers tonight. Mostly sunny Sunday with a high of 84. Increasing clouds Sunday night and a low of 74.
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