Iraqi forces seize power in Kuwait
Iraqi troops and tanks overran Kuwait early today seizing the ruler's palace and key government buildings. The emir fled to Saudi Arabia as Iraq declared it came to aid revolutionary Kuwaiti youth. The Bush administration condemned the invasion and froze Iraqi and Kuwaiti assets in the United States.
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Sheik Jaber al-Ahmed al- Sabah
Saudi Arabia
Al-Sabah
Washington
Bush
United States
White House
U.S
Persian Gulf
CNN
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Indian Ocean
Soviet Union
TASS
Soviets
BC minister urges abandoning new tax
BC Finance Minister Mel Couvelier urged the federal Senate committee to reject the proposed GST, criticizing it as worse than the current 13.5 percent FST. He warned seven percent GST would fuel inflation, raise interest rates, and hurt BC exports amid high US-Canadian rate gaps.
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B.C
Mel Couvelier
Senate
Couvelier
House of Commons
B.C. Forest
United States
British Columbia
Sidney Buckwold
U S Appeals for End to Arming Liberian Factions
In Monrovia fighting rages as civilians hide and bodies dot streets. The United States calls on other nations to stop arming the warring Liberian factions and urges adherence to humanitarian obligations. External Relations Minister Monique Landry condemns civilian killings and Canada urges Geneva Conventions respect and mediation.
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Monrovia
Liberia
United States
Canada
Oil markets react to Iraq invasion of Kuwait
Canadian Petroleum Association says price rises may be automatic on the spot market but future levels depend on various responses, including US action. OPEC has excess capacity to cushion short term losses, yet the conflict could threaten a rising price trend. Brent crude jumped to about 23.20 dollars as fears of supply disruption grew. The dollar strengthened as investors sought a safe haven.
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Iraq
Kuwait
Canadian Petroleum Association
Hans Macier
United States
Organization of Petroleum Exporting
Maciej
Alberta
Middle East
OPEC
London
U.S
Japan
Quebecers protest Mohawk barrier standoff at Chateauguay
A crowd estimated at 5 000 to 10 000 protested the lack of progress in dismantling Mohawk barricades separating Chateauguay from Montreal. Police riot squads intervened as demonstrators pushed past barriers, citing deteriorating life quality and long commutes.
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Surete du Quebec
Chateauguay
Mercier
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Montreal
Carole Plante
Plante
Vancouver gay games stir broad public debate
Celebration 90 Gay Games III opens in Vancouver this weekend drawing mixed views from residents. Organizers cite 7300 athletes from 26 countries and 1500 cultural participants, with 15 000 spectators and 29 sports plus cultural events totaling about 20 million dollars in spending.
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Vancouver
Canada
City to gain land in Hat Development settlement
City council approves a 4.3 million two part deal with Hat Development receiver Price Waterhouse. The city pays 2.3 million to settle expropriation claims and acquires Burnside holdings for 2.036 million, including 184 hectares north of the river and 5.4 hectares east of the highway.
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Petra Kossman
News City Council
Hat Development
Price Waterhouse Ltd
Hat Development Ltd
Burnside
South Saskatchewan River
Transcanes
E Hi
Urchasing
Ted Grimm
Ken Sauer
Brian Stein
Tom Sunderland
Dunmore
Tory MP attacks Ottawa's fiscal policy
Commons finance committee chairman Don Blenkarn accuses Ottawa of causing an economic recession with high interest rates. He joins Liberals predicting at least 18 months to recover after May goods data show a second monthly drop, with April down 0.1 and May down 0.2.
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Don Blenkarn
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Economiers
Blenkamn
Brian Mulroney
Blenkarn
Ontario
Mississauga
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