Foley vows restraint after using power as House speaker
In his first full day as speaker Tom Foley said Republicans are right to fault Democrats for overusing majority power and pledged to curb such actions. He cited Sept 27, 1987, when open roll calls shaped a budget vote as an example of going too far.
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Solidarity backs progressive communists in runoff race
Solidarity plans to back progressive communist candidates in the June 18 runoff to build on its parliamentary victory. The independent union says it will retain freedom to criticize government policies, despite communist pressure for a coalition.
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Mines collapse halts search for seven miners in Mount Diwalwal
In Davao del Norte Philippines Brig Gen Mariano Baccay said search for seven missing gold prospectors trapped by a May 30 landslide was called off as rains kept up and no signs of life appeared. Five were rescued earlier as a fire razed 160 shanties. 13 bodies recovered from the collapsed tunnels.
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Army blows up Gaza house in show of force
The army blew up the home of a Palestinian youth convicted of firebombs to deter Arab protests. Arab reports say a suspected collaborator was hacked to death in Nablus and left naked on a power pole. The death toll since December 1987 stands at 509 Palestinians and 22 Israelis. Reporters were invited to witness the demolition in the Gaza village.
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China orders student leaders to surrender
China orders student leaders to surrender as authorities warn of potential clashes with military units if the 27th Army is pressed to abandon Beijing. Troops prepare for possible action to quell the pro democracy movement amid ongoing security concerns.
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Tornadoes hit Louisiana towns kill at least two
A tornado swept through a block of businesses and trailers in Grosse Tete La killing at least two. The storm system also hit Baton Rouge and other towns, with ambulance crews transporting over two dozen injured to area hospitals.
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Rafsanjani offers to help free hostages in Lebanon
Iran's Parliament Speaker Hashemi Rafsanjani said Iran will assist in freeing American hostages in Lebanon if the United States seeks release of Iranians held by Phalangists. He noted Khomeini's death and stated Tehran would cooperate if Washington acts to free Iranian captives.
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