North Korea Nears Capability for 10–12 Nukes a Year
Defense Secretary William Perry said North Korea has reached a critical juncture in its nuclear program and will soon be able to produce enough material for 10 to 12 bombs annually. He noted a 25 megawatt reactor operating and a 200 megawatt reactor under construction, while the administration pursues a diplomatic settlement.
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California hospital to test RU-486 in North America
The French abortion pill RU-486 will be tested at a California hospital as an emergency contraceptive for the first time in North America. If successful, San Francisco General Hospital trials could open the way to over the counter access. Dr. David Grimes will run the study. The pill faces strong opposition from anti abortion groups and is not yet approved for general use in the United States or most nations. France Sweden China and the United Kingdom allow public distribution of RU-486.
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Rolling Stones Announce World Tour Start in D C on Aug 1
The Rolling Stones unveiled a new world tour at a news conference, with kickoff in Washington D C on August 1 alongside a forthcoming album. Mick Jagger deflected a question about money noting there are other motivations beyond profit.
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Singapore reduces lashing sentence of American teen
The American teen Michael Fay sees his lashing halved to four strokes from six after a government review pressured by U S relations and President Clinton's public remarks. Fay, 18, from Ohio, pleaded guilty to vandalism and related charges after spray painting cars in Singapore last October.
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U S pushes broad Haiti embargo at United Nations
The United States drafted a Security Council resolution to impose a sweeping embargo on Haiti to pressure the military rulers to quit. Backed by Argentina Canada France and Venezuela the plan would exclude humanitarian aid and would target top military leaders with travel bans asset freezes and a general noncommercial aviation ban if action is not taken within 15 days. President Clinton kept open the possibility of military action while urging the rulers to leave.
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Ex-adviser warns against invasion of Haiti
Former top Haiti adviser Lawrence Pezzullo argues against a U S invasion, calling it folly. He cites timing challenges for withdrawal and Haiti lacking police and judicial systems, risking U S responsibility for Haiti’s future, while aligning with Bush’s view of a “tremendous mistake.”
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Refugees Targeted as Kigali Conflict Escalates
U.N. reports fierce fighting in Kigali with mortar fire on the city center and airport. U.N. officials evacuate wounded peacekeepers after shelling, while clashes hinder safe evacuation of refugees from Milles Collines hotel. Machete attack wounds seven Tutsi refugees amid stalled convoy.
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U.N. tests Serb pledge as peacekeepers blocked again
In Gorazde the 51 vehicle U.N. convoy and 160 British peacekeepers were halted for a third straight day by Bosnian Serb forces. Radovan Karadzic promised access after talks with Yasushi Akashi, but Serbs demanded confiscated equipment first. U.N. Maj. Darce Holloway said nothing would be handed over.
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