U S and Jordanian Troops Hold Desert Maneuvers Near Qatrana
U S Marines and Jordanian forces stage large scale drills around Qatrana 75 miles south of Amman as Washington vows to shield Jordan amid Iraqi tensions The move follows defections from Iraq and signals a broader U S led precautionary posture with ships moving toward the Persian Gulf and Kuwait exercises slated with Fort Hood personnel.
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U.S. Envoy Frasure Killed in Bosnia Peace mission crash
A convoy carrying U.S. envoy Robert Frasure and three others for peace talks in Sarajevo toppled on Mount Igman road and hit two land mines. Three French peacekeepers were injured. Holbrooke and Gen Wesley Clarke survived. President Clinton was informed pending details.
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Packwood diary excerpts reveal detail oriented senator
AP reports excerpts from Senator Bob Packwood diaries show careful note taking from dinners to speeches. Entries reference a 1980 dinner menu with gazpacho and prawns and describe Ted Kennedy’s convention speech and a volunteer party.
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China reports progress on birth control and aging population
China says unapproved births fell below 10 percent in five years while aging rapid growth expects 400 million people aged 60 plus by 2040. 1991 to 1995 data projects 1.212 billion population by end of 1995, below planned 1.227 billion.
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Bermuda Seeks Leader After Swan Resigns
Bermuda begins search for a new premier after Premier John Swan resigns following the island voters rejection of independence. A United Bermuda Party caucus meets to honor him and set race rules for successors. Nomination signatures are due, with caucus voting planned, and the new premier to be sworn in by Governor David Waddington.
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Bombings Continue as Paris Seals City in Security Sweep
Paris police removed hundreds of trash cans and stepped up security after a second bombing in three weeks near the Arc de Triomphe. Government officials said it was premature to link Thursday’s blast to the July subway bombing that killed seven and wounded 84. Seemingly no group claimed responsibility, with suspicions on Muslim extremists amid Alperia’s civil war.
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Bodies left on K2 after avalanche claims climber Alison Hargreaves
Nazir Sabir said the bodies of Alison Hargreaves and others will remain on K2 due to treacherous conditions. Rescue efforts recovered Canadian climber Jeff Lakes at 21,780 feet after altitude illness. seven climbers including Rob Slater and three Spaniards departed base camp August 11 for the summit, with five missing per U S Embassy.
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