Mohawk Demands Block Talks in Oka Standoff
The talks to end the Mohawk standoff at Oka and Kahnawake were suspended. Federal negotiator Bernard Roy said demands must be moderated and immunity from prosecution for the July 11 barrier attack is unacceptable. Mohawk Joe Norton reaffirmed they are not criminals and seek sovereignty recognition.
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Mercier Bridge
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Norton
Bourassa asks army to remove barricades at Mohawk communities
Premier Robert Bourassa told the Canadian army to continue its mission to dismantle barricades at Mohawk sites in Oka and Chateauguay Quebec where an armed standoff has persisted since early July.
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UN chief to hold talks with Iraqis on Kuwait crisis
UN secretary general plans a Jordan meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz to discuss a mediated solution to the Gulf crisis. Aziz offered openness to suggestions while Saddam hinted at terms for Kuwait’s future. Washington supports mediation but insists Iraq must withdraw.
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Scowcroft
United States
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UN Security Council
OPEC ministers weigh steps on oil output at Vienna talks
In Vienna OPEC ministers consider boosting supply if Persian Gulf tensions cause shortages. Iraq and Libya are absent from informal discussions while Saudi led bloc seeks a formal decision. Delegates anticipate a likely informal consensus rather than a binding increase.
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Peigan Indians end three week Old Man River diversion
Peigan Indians say their three week effort to divert Old Man River water from southern Alberta villages and irrigation has ended. Milton Born says they are through and a news conference was expected. Provincial officials were observed surveying the site as protesters altered plans and prepared to block water flow with boulders.
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Alberta
Milton Born
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Manitoba doctors end two day strike with tentative contract
After 44 hours of talks, Manitoba physicians secure an average 3 percent raise in year one of a four year deal. Binding arbitration will set increases in years two to four. Doctors give up strike rights until 1994 expiry. Specialists stand to gain up to 20 percent in year one.
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Manitoba
Wally Fox-Decent
Fox-Decent
Walter Hoeppner
Manitoba Medical Association
Orchard
Hoeppner
Mine Disaster at Kreka Dobrnja Claims 178 Miners
Yugoslavia rescue teams abandoned hopes of saving 178 miners after a blast and fire at the Kreka lignite mine in Dobrnja southwest of Belgrade. Bodies found in the shaft, while gas and heat hindered operations.
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Reuter
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Orman pushes Ontario to fund OSLO oil sands project
Alberta Energy Minister Rick Orman heads to Ontario to press for money toward the 4.1 billion OSLO oil sands venture near Fort McMurray. His bid gains urgency as energy security concerns rise after Iraq invaded Kuwait, with a two day Winnipeg meeting of energy ministers beginning.
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Canada
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Middle East
Quebec Tories pledge unity amid constitutional debate
After days of closed-door talks the 55 Quebec Conservative MPs pledged allegiance to Brian Mulroney. They say there is no joint view on Meech Lake fallout or Quebec’s constitutional commission but will work within the system to forge a new Canada Quebec pact. Some MPs left to form Bloc Quebecois. Duceppe won in Montreal.
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Montreal Gazette
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Canada
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Mulroney
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Meech Lake
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Quebec Sovereignty
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