UN awards 469 million for Kuwait invasion damages
The United Nations Compensation Commission released 469 million dollars for 708 approved claimants from the 1990 Kuwait invasion. Kuwait receives 350 million, with Saudi Arabia 37 million Germany 20 million Chinese firms 10 million and a Czech company 8 million. Most government payments fund Kuwait environmental cleanup. Total released now 16 billion. awards approved total 43.6 billion when funds available.
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India Begins Pulling Troops From Pakistan Border
Defence Minister George Fernandes announced India has started withdrawing tens of thousands of soldiers from the border with Pakistan. The redeployment aims to ease regional tension and is expected to take about two months to complete.
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FBI warns of threat to transportation networks
The FBI cautions state and local authorities about a possible soon attack on U S transportation systems. information from al Qaida detainees suggests terrorists may target bridges rails or trains to cause derailments. Officials say al Qaida has considered using operatives with western appearance to strike U S passenger trains.
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