Settlers Defy PLO Authority at Jericho Synagogue
Jewish settlers with Uzi submachine guns entered the Peace Upon Israel synagogue in Jericho under guard by Palestinian police, provoking tension as PLO authorities extend autonomy in Gaza and West Bank. Gunfire erupted in Gaza with four Palestinians wounded amid clashes with Israeli troops as both sides voiced grievances.
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Democrats and Republicans praise Breyer nomination
President Clinton named Stephen Breyer to the Supreme Court drawing praise from Senate leaders across party lines. Dole Hatch and Simpson signaled support while Breyer met senators and outlined his stance on Roe v Wade. Clinton planned a formal introduction at the State Dining Room later.
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Wyoming
ABC
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Peacekeepers killed in Somalia clash wounds Nepalese five dead
In Mogadishu southern district a U N patrol was hit by small arms fire killing five Nepalese peacekeepers and wounding one. It was unclear if the troops were targeted or caught in clan fighting in a villa area where civilians are housed.
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Bosnian Army advances near Tuzla in northeast Bosnia
Government troops dug in on a strategic plateau after pushing out Serb artillery units shelling Tuzla and other Muslim towns. The advance neutralized positions used to bombard Tuzla and moved troops closer to the corridor linking Serb holdings to Serbia, amid northeast Bosnia fighting.
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Survivors renew vows after pipeline blast near home
Marine Darby, 59, recalls loss of wedding ring and mementos from a 1985 wedding after the March 24 fire that destroyed her belongings. More than 80 couples reaffirmed vows at Embassy Suites Hotel, now home to many displaced residents from Durham Woods apartments. Tobi Glovinsky of the Durham Woods Homeless Association said the ceremony aimed to start anew.
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Opposition to Haiti invasion divides U S leaders
Supporters of Aristide press for invasion to restore democracy while Republicans warn against military action. House Democrat David Obey argues invasion could have minimal resistance and fix Haiti turmoil. Congressional Black Caucus members push for immediate military action to restore Haitian government.
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Clock ticks toward execution of condemned killer Thanos
In Baltimore a 1922 law blocks public timing of John Thanos execution with officials knowing the moment only hours in advance. Thanos, sentenced for the 1990 Hebron murder and a separate Maryland case, could be executed any time through Sunday amid a last minute anti death penalty vigil.
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Handgun Crimes Reach Record Rate in 1992
The Justice Department reports almost one million crimes involved handguns in 1992, with young black males most affected. Nonfatal handgun crimes rose 50 percent from the five-year average, and handgun homicides increased 24 percent.
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