Kosovo War Echoes Split US Opinion On NATO Action
Polls show the United States almost evenly split over NATO intervention in Kosovo with arguments for stopping a humanitarian catastrophe and defending credibility, and objections citing European-centric stakes, risk of a broader regional conflict, legality, and potential long-term troop commitments. The debate frames Milosevic’s regime, regional stability, refugee flows, and cross‑border implications across Europe.
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B-2 stealth bomber makes combat debut
Washington reports the B-2 stealth bomber carried 16 precision guided weapons in a Yugoslavia strike. Two aircraft from Whiteman AFB flew 11 hours with midair refueling, targeting hardened bunkers and air defenses, in a mission marking the stealth jet’s combat debut after years of controversy over cost and development.
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William Cohen
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Whiteman
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