U.S. policy muddled with Bosnian Serbs clash
Washington reports growing gap between tough U.S. rhetoric and restraint of Army troops in Bosnia as rebels escalate aggression. Generals Clark and Sha likashvili vow self defense and pressure on Serbs to back peace efforts under a $7.5 billion NATO backed plan.
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U S forces pull back in Bosnia amid policy rifts
In Bosnia the United States and NATO face divisions over how to counter mob violence by rebel Serb nationalists. U S troops have withdrawn from key positions in Brcko and a TV tower, with officials arguing restraint aims to reduce tension while others push a tougher line. Lawmakers pressure to end deployment by mid 1998.
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Rabbis sue to block museum honoring gays in Manhattan
Sixteen Orthodox rabbis filed in federal court to stop the September 15 opening of the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan. They argue the exhibit honoring gays and lesbians condemns Orthodox beliefs and that public funding for the museum near Battery Park violates the Constitution. Rabbi Yehuda Levin leads the suit.
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Mexican Mafia gang given life sentences in federal case
Ten members of the Mexican Mafia received life terms in the first federal racketeering case against the gang. Prosecutors said the verdict disrupted the prison based organization, while defense lawyers condemned the sentences as prosecutorial overreach.
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New Republic fires editor over focus on Clinton scandals
Washington AP reports New Republic owner Martin Peretz fired editor Michael Kelly for an obsession with President Clinton's scandals. Peretz blamed Kelly's column for overemphasizing a marginal issue and clashing with staff views. Kelly, unavailable for comment, cited a dispute over Peretz's unsigned piece defending Gore fundraising allegations.
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