Jericho Handover Signals Palestinian Autonomy Move
Israel lowers flags in Jericho ending 27 years of occupation as 400 Palestinian police enter the city. The transfer, part of Gaza Jericho autonomy, draws crowds, flags, and candy tosses while Yasser Arafat readies a potential Jericho HQ. By day’s end over 1,500 police are deployed in Jericho and Gaza under the self rule accord.
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Pentagon to study Persian Gulf illness pattern intensively
The Pentagon to launch an extensive study of illnesses among Persian Gulf War veterans led by Dr. Stephen Joseph. Hundreds of veterans active duty reservists and National Guard members with undiagnosed symptoms will receive standardized examinations to seek causes of Persian Gulf Syndrome.
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U.N. rushes aid as Rwanda conflict eases in Kigali
U.N. relief workers deliver food to about 15,000 refugees in Kigali amid a lull in rebel attacks. Two planes bring emergency supplies while clashes persist, with 100,000 to 200,000 killed and 1.3 million displaced in the Hutu Tutsi conflict. Jose Ayala Lasso meets Hutu interim authorities to push for safety and end ethnic slaughter.
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Senate OKs clinic access bill amid abortion debate
The Senate passed a clinic access measure 69 to 30 after a heated debate with Rep Jolene Unsoeld charging male colleagues misunderstand. The House previously approved the bill 241 174, while opponents warned of free speech violations and legal challenges. The bill imposes fines and prison terms for violent obstruction at clinics and places of worship.
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Invasion mocks Haiti plan compared to Grenada drills
Maj Roach notes the operation resembled U S NATO exercises and involved beach and parachute assaults to seize road junctions and disrupt communications. The Globe linked Caribbean base drills to a Haiti scenario, while Pentagon and White House denied a Haiti invasion report amid Haiti turmoil post Aristide.
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