GATT Rules U.S. Dolphin Tuna Import Ban Violates Pact
A GATT panel from Hungary, Uruguay and Switzerland ruled the United States violative of the trade treaty by restricting tuna imports to protect dolphins. The decision targets U S bans on tuna from Mexico, Venezuela, Vanuatu, and re-exports via Costa Rica, France, Italy, Japan and Panama, affecting conservation efforts and provoking government responses.
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Coppertone sign sparks dispute to tear it down in Miami
In Miami a favorite Coppertone billboard faces demolition after decades in place. Preservationists defend the iconic image of a dog tugging a girl’s bathing suit, while locals recall its kitschy Americana value and enduring town popularity.
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Jerry Bengis
Bakker gets 18 year sentence on resentencing bid
Evangelist Jim Bakker’s prison term is cut to 18 years after a federal judge halved the prior 45 year sentence. Judge Graham Mullen cited Bakker’s “remarkable” adjustment to confinement and Bakker’s remorse as he faced parole eligibility in 1995, four years earlier than before.
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Iran hints at swap of Anderson or Waite for Obeid in Lebanon crisis
A Tehran source close to Lebanon hostage talks says Washington may swap US journalist Terry Anderson or British envoy Terry Waite for Hezbollah leader Sheikh Abdul Karim Obeid. Israel demands more hostage data before releasing Arabs, with Rafsanjani blaming U S for the impasse and noting Germans’ case is too complex for Iran to intervene.
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Terry Anderson
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Washington
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Mayor Fails to Hal t March Through Riot Torn Community
NEW YORK AP Mayor David Dinkins tried to deter a Friday march through Crown Heights amid racial violence between blacks and ultra Orthodox Jews. He called the meeting long and fruitful yet the march proceeded as tensions flare after a fatal car crash and rioting. A 7 year old black boy was killed and his cousin injured. a visiting Australian rabbinical student was stabbed. Over 150 arrests, 99 police officers and 25 others injured. The crowd remained tense with reporters, Guardian Angels, and police watching. No arrests at the march. Yoseph Lisef, whose car struck the children, not charged. Yankel Rosenbaum's stabbing linked to retaliation. Grand jury convened to hear evidence.
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David Dinkins
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Yoseph Lisef
Yankel Rosenbaum
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Virginia to Use Two Shocks in Future Executions
Virginia corrections officials said they will employ two cycles of electrical shocks in future executions after an extra jolt failed to immediately end a convict’s life. The 81 year old electric chair was moved to Greensville Center in Jarratt following the closure of Richmond’s State Penitentiary last December amid a new higher voltage system that caused burning in the body.
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