U S to aid Israel with bomb detection gear and experts
President Clinton ordered bomb detection equipment and technical experts to Israel to bolster border checkpoints and anti-terror measures. Additional gear will be shipped soon as part of a broader package to aid coordination among Israel, the Palestinians, and regional governments amid ongoing attacks. Senate leader Dole urged possible funding cuts if Palestinian efforts to combat terror fall short.
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Serb general pleads innocent in war crimes case
Gen. Djordje Djukic, 61, faces life in prison if convicted for his role in the 1992 95 Sarajevo shelling. He denies wrongdoing, says trial is for fighting for the Bosnian Serbs, and calls his extradition a kidnapping. The U N tribunal alleges he helped coordinate artillery attacks as a senior aide to Gen Ratko Mladic.
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Whitewater trial opens with Clinton subpoena looming
Whitewater partners James and Susan McDougal and Gov. Jim Guy Tucker head to trial in Little Rock on fraud and conspiracy charges involving nearly 30 million dollars borrowed from federally backed lenders. The case notes alleged pressure on lenders and a disputed $300,000 loan to Mrs. McDougal. Clinton may testify, with debate over live or videotaped appearance.
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Pastor apologizes for slave auction charity plan at church
San Antonio AP report says Rev. John Hagee faced criticism from black leaders after proposing a church fundraiser in which Cornerstone High School seniors would be auctioned off to raise money for the senior trip. He apologized and said offense was unintentional. The plan sparked uproar following a newsletter story.
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Tepes Bomb Kills Policeman in India
In Andhra Pradesh, 30 members of the People's War Group attacked a police station in Pothakapalli, set records and furniture ablaze, and fled with 22 rifles and 3,000 rounds. One officer died and three were wounded, with one in critical condition. The raid also targeted the police chief's house.
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Noriega seeks new trial over payoff to key witness
In Miami AP reports two informants testified that the Cali cartel paid a smuggler 1.25 million dollars to testify against Manuel Noriega at his cocaine smuggling trial. Noriega’s defense claims prosecutors hid the payoff from the court while prosecutors say they learned of it only in 1995.
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Ricardo Bilonick
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Fire disrupts Moscow Circle Line during rush hour
A fire erupted in the Moscow subway on Monday morning halting the aging Circle Line and stranding tens of thousands. Four people were treated for smoke inhalation as officials closed the line. the blaze began in power cables at Novoslobodskaya station, burning about 60 yards of cable and producing a large smoke plume. The fire was extinguished about 90 minutes after it started and the line remained shut for more than 70 hours.
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Dmitry Goryayev
Mistrial Declared In Bribe Case Against Ohio Businessman
A federal court mistrial was declared after 10 days of deliberation in the bribery case of Ohio businessman John Fitzpatrick tied to former US Rep. Donald Lukens. Juror Joyce Kelly cited a lone holdout who wore earplugs to avoid arguments, saying 11 jurors would have convicted Fitzpatrick if not for a persistent doubt.
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John Fitzpatrick
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Tennessee debates restricting evolution teaching again
In Nashville the Tennessee Senate considers a bill to fire teachers who present evolution as fact amid a broader push on religious displays and anti same sex marriage measures. Sponsor Sen Tommy Burks argues constituents oppose evolution taught as fact. passage appears likely despite an attorney general opinion citing church state concerns.
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Grandparents slain after video store holdup near Albuquerque
George and Pauline McDougall were found shot dead in mountains east of Albuquerque after they reportedly drove to pick up their grandson Zachary Blacklock from a Hollywood Video where 19-year-old coworker in the holdup and two others were killed. Police seek a van with Confederate logo and a couple seen near closing.
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Kevorkian Delivers Duty Claim In Assisted Death Trial
Dr. Jack Kevorkian likened himself to an executioner fulfilling a duty to implement justice during his second day on the stand in the Michigan assisted death by own action trial. Defense attorney Geoffrey Fieger sought to soften the image, while Kevorkian pressed questions about intent and the law surrounding hastening death.
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Jack Kevorkian
Geoffrey Fieger
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