Kevorkian urges guidelines after acquittal in death case
After being cleared of aiding a death by own action in Detroit Kevorkian announced plans to form a panel of 15 doctors to draft strict guidelines for physicians assisting terminally ill patients. He pledged the measure would not be abused while he is alive and offered to accept responsibility if abuse occurs. The case involved Thomas Hyde who died from carbon monoxide exposure in 1990.
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Michigan
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Lynn Mills
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Yale Kamisar
University of Michigan
Serbs Block British Peacekeepers From Gorazde
Bosnian Serbs prevented 160 British peacekeepers from reaching Gorazde to reinforce the U.N. contingent amid rising tensions. Danish tanks and Serb forces exchanged fire near Tuzla in a battle the Serbs say killed nine civilians. Negotiations continued for the release of the 51-vehicle convoy stuck at Rogatica, with U.N. spokesman Chaperon noting they cannot return and are not hostages.
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Tuzla
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Eric Chaperon
Cyclone Ravages Coast of Bangladesh Killing 105
A cyclone blew away villages along Bangladesh's disaster-prone coast killing at least 105 and leaving tens of thousands stranded. Rescue teams warned the death toll could rise as they reached remote areas after the storm moved ashore Monday night.
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Syria and Israel edge toward peace terms in talks
Secretary of State Warren Christopher said Syria provided Israel with more detailed peace proposals than before as discussions continued on a Palestinian self rule accord. He noted major gaps remain while both sides seek a full Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights and security arrangements amid 13,000 settlers.
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Assad
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Clinton calls gun ban a lay down no brainer
President Clinton urged passage of a ban on 19 semiautomatic weapons calling it a lay-down no brainer. Lawmakers aimed for House approval within days while the Senate had already adopted the measure in a crime bill. Rep. Charles Schumer said they were about 15 votes short.
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Lawmakers Clash Over Gun Policy Amid Offender Debate
A heated exchange pits supporters of new gun limits against opponents led by Rep. Bill McCollum who labels the measure a political show. The debate centers on repeat offenders and effective controls beyond repeating rifles.
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Bill McCollum
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