Fulbright named in Whitewater criminal referral
Former senator J William Fulbright is named as a suspect in a Whitewater related criminal referral alleging he received 50000 dollars in diverted funds in 1985. The document notes no evidence of wrongdoing by Fulbright or awareness of the source. The referral was prepared by S and L investigators and is part of Robert Fiskes probe.
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Fulbright Named In S&L Funds Inquiry
Report alleges former Arkansas senator Fulbright received about 50000 dollars in S and L funds tied to a 1985 land sale near Little Rock. His lawyer says Fulbright never knowingly engaged in illegal acts and remains not a target of the inquiry.
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Clinton to Meet Pope as U S ties strain over abortion
Washington reports Clinton plans a meeting with Pope John Paul II amid differences over abortion rights and liberal UN population language. White House hopes for a predeparture meeting at Andrews before the pope's U S visit ends, News agencies note Vatican concerns about Cairo plans and global family planning.
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China welcomes trade policy shift amid rights debate
Chinese leaders praised President Clinton for ending the linkage of trade and human rights while lamenting continued bans on weapons sales and existing sanctions. U.S. business figures hailed the move, forecasting freer access to China’s fast growing market. Congress may challenge the renewal amid political pressure.
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Mecca stampede toll reaches 270 pilgrims dead
Saudi Arabia reported 270 pilgrims died in a stampede during the Mecca pilgrimage, amid a record crowd of more than 2.5 million. The total deaths this year reached 829, including 536 from natural causes and 23 in isolated accidents, as pilgrims ignored radios warning to avoid a crash.
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Serbs defy NATO ultimatum over Gorazde exclusion zone
Bosnian Serb militia in Gorazde corridor rejects NATO deadline to move heavy weapons and demands the Bosnian army pull back first. UN observers denied access to the 12.5 mile zone, while Bosnian authorities and Militia press for de-escalation as tension remains high.
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Gunmen seized in Russia and hostages freed unharmed
In southern Russia commandos captured a gang of kidnappers and freed four hostages unharmed. An attacker was killed. a ransom amount was unclear. An Mi-8 helicopter fled with a three man crew, followed by anti-terrorist troops, then landed about 150 miles east.
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