Bosnian Serbs free two French pilots amid peace push
Two French pilots Capt. Frederic Chiffot and Lt. Jose Manuel Souvignet, held for 30 months after their Mirage 2000 was downed in NATO raids, were handed over in Zvornik to French officials. Paris had pressed Belgrade and Sarajevo to secure release before the Bosnian peace accord signing in Paris. The men head to France, with no details on their condition.
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Waldholtz Says Husband Stole From Campaign in Scandal
Salt Lake City AP Enid Greene Waldholtz, tearful and defiant, blamed estranged husband Joe Waldholtz for falsified documents, stolen campaign funds, and lies. She refused to resign, saying she was tricked and had uncovered a web of deceit.
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Sinkhole Swallows Three-Story Home in Sea Cliff
In San Francisco Sea Cliff, a three story house dropped into a giant sinkhole after heavy rains ruptured a sewer line. A neighbor’s garage also fell in and seven nearby homes were evacuated. The Tudor style house occupants were away. no injuries reported. Ansel Adams’ childhood home was among the evacuated properties.
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Ansel Adams
Kenya Prisoners Tortured in Systematic Abuses
Amnesty International alleges systematic torture and killings of political and criminal prisoners in Kenya. The report, issued on Jamhuri day, notes well known detainees are ill treated while numerous lesser known victims suffer abuse and some die, across the country.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Amnesty International
Rabin assassination videotaped by witness in Jerusalem
A witness filmed the Rabin assassination with a video camera and gave the footage to police. Israel Radio said police planned to view the tape. It was unclear when the video surfaced or why it was not released. The only public images so far are still photos taken after the shooting showing the prime minister’s heels beside his car. Video could shed light on security breaches that allowed Yigal Amir to reach the prime minister and shoot at close range.
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Senate to vote on flag desecration amendment
The Senate faces a late day vote on a potential 28th Amendment giving Congress power to prohibit flag desecration. Supporters claim a two thirds majority, 66 senators, while opponents warn the result is uncertain. The House approved last June a broader measure allowing both Congress and the states to define unlawful desecration.
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Clinton Defends Bosnia Policy In Senate Debate
Clinton urges Congress to back a NATO Bosnia plan with 20,000 U.S. troops and a strong coalition. Dole predicts Senate will defeat House funding cut, while backing a Dole McCain proposal to arm and train Bosnian forces with allied partners handling weapons.
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Ultrasound cuts down need for breast surgery in US
A powerful ultrasound to distinguish benign from cancerous breast lumps could reduce biopsies by 40 percent, easing patient burden. FDA advisory panel backed HDI ultrasound with training caveats. ATL cites cost savings and higher accuracy for benign cases, while not eliminating all unnecessary biopsies.
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Windfall boosts stalled budget talks with $135 billion aid
Washington officials anticipate a $135 billion windfall from stronger growth and technical factors to fit a seven year balanced budget. GOP negotiators discuss allocating funds to Medicare and agriculture while preserving the administration’s national service program and energy aid. Clinton concedes billions in domestic cuts and supports slowing Social Security COLA rises.
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