Jordanian Soldier Kills Seven Israeli Students At Border Post
A Jordanian soldier in a border watch tower fired on Israeli junior high school girls, killing seven and wounding six before being overpowered. The motive was unclear. Jordanian officials called him crazy. The incident worsens regional tensions amid King Hussein’s swift return home and Israeli criticism of Netanyahu policies.
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Albania roils as rebels seize armories and tanks in streets
In Albania a wide revolt spreads through Shkodra Durres Elbasan and Korea with tanks in the streets and armories overrun. At least 12 killed and 50 wounded as protests topple Berisha rule and spill into multiple cities. Hospitals report multiple dead and many injured amid looting and food shortages.
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Lake pledges discipline and firings for CIA staff
President Clinton nominated Anthony Lake to head the CIA and he told senators that wrongdoers will be disciplined and fired if appropriate. He described the director’s power to remove staff and said concrete consequences will follow misconduct within the Directorate of Operations amid past accusations of harboring foreign spies.
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Mother Teresa Steps Down as Missionaries Leader
In Calcutta the Missionaries of Charity elected Indian nun Sister Nirmala as head, replacing Mother Teresa who is too ill to continue. Archbishop Henry D'Souza announced the nearly unanimous vote, and Teresa expressed happiness at the succession effective immediately amid years-long requests for relief.
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Dems slow to return funds amid audit findings
The Democratic Party will take months to refund about 1.5 million in foreign or improper contributions. no refunds or donor notifications have occurred yet. spokeswoman Amy Weiss Tobe said funds will be returned when possible as President Clinton aided the committee by raising over 1 million in the past month, while debts exceed 10 million from the last election.
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One man arrested in Cosby son slaying case
Los Angeles police say one man is under arrest and two people, including a man and a woman, are being questioned in the shooting death of Ennis Cosby. Prosecutors expect murder charges soon. investigators tied the arrest to evidence from the Jan. 16 roadside killing in the San Fernando Valley. A Los Angeles resident is not yet named.
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Mass release of Florida violent criminals shocks state
Hundreds of dangerous offenders were freed after a Supreme Court ruling on gain time. Among those released were Mitchell Sexton and Norman Eastman, who committed murder and abuse. Police and victim advocates moved quickly to inform victims as officials warned of risk from the release.
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