Zhirinovsky targets Clinton and Japan in wild Moscow remarks
Russian nationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky called Bill Clinton a coward for skipping a Moscow meeting and threatened Japan with a naval blockade. He blasted the West as rotten and moldy, announced plans to become foreign minister, and outlined aggressive stances on Kuril Islands and Okhotsk fishing while detailing his parliamentary ambitions.
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Gore warns of nationalism in Russia elections
Vice President Al Gore warned that ultra nationalists in the recent Russian elections pose a danger and urged continued U.S. involvement in Europe. He asserted that Europe’s turmoil affects the United States and condemned racism, while praising Europe’s democratic reform and freedom.
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NATO plan trims U.S. troops role in peacekeeping
NATO leaders in Brussels consider a fresh approach that lets member nations decide to join peacekeeping or European missions, while the United States may still back operations by advisers, air support, transport, and satellite intelligence. Clinton and allies plan to approve the plan at the summit, amid pressure over Bosnia where a U.S. intervention is contemplated by French officials.
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Pension underfunding reaches 1992 gap of 53 billion
The PBGC reports single-employer pension plans face 235 billion in promised benefits with 182 billion in assets, a 53 billion shortfall or 40 percent larger than 1991. Rep. Pickle warns rising risk without Congress action as Labor Secretary Reich urges Clinton funding reform.
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GM Tops List of Stolen Cars
DETROIT AP The most stolen car of 1993 was your father's Oldsmobile the 1984 Cutlass Supreme ranked No 1 General Motors products filled every Top 10 slot as CCC Information Services Inc noted interchangeability of parts The list also included 86 Camaro 86 Cutlass 87 Cutlass 85 Cutlass 87 Camaro 84 Buick Regal a7 Chevrolet Caprice 91 Chevrolet T10 4x4 Blazer and 85 Buick Regal.
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Senators demand tightening of limits on gays in military
Sen. Strom Thurmond and Sen. Dan Coats warned President Clinton that the Pentagon rules issued Dec. 22 may undercut federal statutes and limit commanders more than other disciplinary matters. They said they may hold oversight hearings and push amendments if changes are not made before the Feb. 5 effective date.
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Weather Underground fugitive pleads guilty in 1969 riots
Jeffrey Donovan Powell, longtime Weather Underground member in Colorado, pleads guilty to mob action for the 1969 Days of Rage riots and receives 18 months probation and a $500 fine plus $210 costs. Aggravated battery charge dropped. Powell cites antiwar fight and pride in serving country. Text mentions Hatchison re indictment and Jane Fonda jury duty.
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North Korea mum on deal about nuclear inspections
The IAEA awaits North Korea's official contact on a reported bargain with the United States to inspect seven declared nuclear sites. Pyongyang has not confirmed any agreement and rejects discussing undeclared sites, while the Clinton administration says an accord could restart high level talks.
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Reno hints at independent prosecutor if ethics law passes
Attorney General Janet Reno suggested she might seek a court appointed counsel to probe President Clinton’s Arkansas real estate venture if Congress enacts a new ethics law. The Times cited officials saying Reno already decided to pursue independent counsel once law is enacted.
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