Wells defers referendum on Meech Lake accord in Newfoundland
Newfoundland Premier Clyde Wells tells the legislature that MPs will consult constituents before a free vote on Meech Lake. A provincewide referendum is unlikely before the June 23 deadline, which could be extended if other provinces agreed. The Liberal majority in the 52 seat house raises questions about timing and public input.
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Waters wary of living to see triple Senate plan
Alberta’s Stan Waters 69 says he expects to see only the elected part of triple E Senate reform in his lifetime. He awaits Mulroney’s call while noting the Meech Lake accord and first ministers deal push reform, with curbs on seats for provinces other than Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Local francophone leaders see potential gains for bilingual rights, though concerns over Quebec influence remain.
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Czechs reject Communist monopoly Bulgaria backs trend in elections
In Bulgaria the renamed Communists led with about 48 percent of Sunday’s vote while the Union of Democratic Forces trailed at just under 35 percent amid protests and reported irregularities. The Czech Slovak results showed Civic Forum and Public Against Violence winning 169 of 300 seats with Communist gains unexpected at 48 seats, while coalitions ruled out.
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Fujimori Wins Peru Runoff Vowing Stability Over Llosa
Alberto Fujimori, a 51 year old agronomist and university rector, defeats Mario Vargas Llosa in a runoff with a margin of 13 to 19 points as Peru rejects free market shock therapy. Llosa concedes after polls close and calls for national unity. Official results delayed due to mountainous and jungle regions.
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Poindexter Sentenced to Six Months in Iran Contra Case
John Poindexter, former national security adviser to Ronald Reagan, receives six months in prison for attempting to cover up Iran Contra. He is the only among seven convicted to be jailed, and his conviction stems from lying to Congress and obstructing investigators over arms sales to Iran and profits diverted to Nicaragua's Contras.
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Mega Borg oil blaze threatens Gulf sinking
Firefighters battled a burning Mega Borg supertanker about 90 kilometers southeast of Galveston after an explosion. The ship carried over 144 million litres of African light crude. five blasts worsened the fire, four crew dead or missing, and a potential large spill feared. A salvage team joined the effort as foam was deployed.
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Alberta social workers push boycott after union approves deal
Calgary social workers in the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees plan a boycott of a tentative agreement signed by a staffer. They opposed the deal which offered a 10 percent two year pay rise and a caseload review committee, amid a months long dispute over wages and caseloads.
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Oil on damaged ship risks spill near Cape Cod
A 27 metre tear in the Ber muda Star’s hull off Cape Cod threatened a diesel spill of 416 400 litres. Divers found a 60 centimetre tear in the fuel tanks as 1 060 passengers were evacuated. Booms and sorbents used to contain the potential spill while unloading and repairs are arranged.
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