Taiwan to get planes after years of refusals
Washington says the United States plans to offer Taiwan modern jet fighters to bolster defense. A May move would authorize a sale possibly before month end as Taiwan seeks F-16 F-18 or four other fighters. The decision follows Mondale’s Israel trip and approval of 60 Kfir jets for Taiwan with GE engines.
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Blind protesters urge cane rights at FAA takeoff rule
About 1,000 blind travelers demonstrated outside FAA headquarters in Washington and Baltimore to oppose a rule demanding surrender of white canes during takeoffs and landings. They toured with guide dogs and carried signs while urging accommodation and safety balance in aviation policy.
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FBI seizure ruling clears way for church documents use
U S District Judge Malcolm Lucas ruled the FBI seizure of Church of Scientology documents legal amid government probes of conspiracy theft and obstruction of justice. Church lawyers plan an appeal and stay request while the government seeks to present the materials to a Washington federal jury.
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