Clinton Visits Moscow Backed by Ukraine on NATO Plan
President Clinton arrives in Moscow amid Ukrainian approval of NATO status for former Communist nations. Kravchuk endorses Ukraine joining as an auxiliary NATO member as Kyiv agrees to dismantle its 176 long-range missiles and 1,804 Soviet era warheads, in exchange for U S economic aid and security assurances.
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Pakistan US clash over sniper fire in Somalia
The U S military in Somalia withdrew most sniper teams from Pakistani UN posts amid disputes over when to fire. A senior official cited Pakistanis withholding fire to avoid provoking locals while Americans accuse them of excessive caution. A Sunday incident allegedly killed a pregnant Somali tea seller by a Marine sniper from a Pakistani post.
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Requests for WWII Japanese sword appraisals and relics
The notice invites people who may own World War II era Japanese swords or other war relics to bring items for a free appraisal. It states that many swords were surrendered to American forces and brought to the U S as souvenirs and that the organizers buy antique armor matchlock guns weapons Japanese airplane parts and related items.
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Mexico leader declares unilateral cease fire in Chiapas clash
President Carlos Salinas de Gortari announced a one sided cease fire after army troops gained control of most of Chiapas where Zapatista National Liberation Army rebels staged a New Year uprising. Rebels offered no immediate reply and threatened to carry the war to Mexico City, citing displacement of Mayan Indians and bombings blamed on the uprising.
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Negotiations resume on Bosnia cease-fire talks
In Sarajevo the Bosnian government and Croat commanders resumed talks on a possible cease-fire as fighting raged in central Bosnia. Gen Francis Briquemont invited Gen Rasim Delic and Gen Ante Ruso to meet at Sarajevo airport to discuss terms and a cease-fire that may take effect Saturday, three days before Geneva peace talks. Delic and Ruso also agreed to discuss prisoner exchanges.
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U.S. Helps Colombia Fight Drug Trade
American soldiers assist Colombia in building a base operating radars and training troops to tackle traffickers and guerrillas while avoiding protests over a humanitarian mission. Officials disclosed that more than 250 U.S. personnel are in various regions, though arrival dates remain unconfirmed.
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