Rabbi Otniel Funeral Sparks West BankTensions
Hundreds of Jewish settlers attended the burial of Ari Olami in Otniel after a drive by shooting killed him. The attack, claimed by Hamas, comes amid renewed West Bank violence and pushes toward a hastened peace process as settlers vow to continue building the settlement.
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White House pushes GATT as Senate vote looms
The Clinton White House launches a high pressure lobbying blitz for the 123 nation GATT trade accord. Leaders trumpet broad world interest while aiming to win 60 Senate votes to waive budget rules. Dole backs the pact, warning of sovereignty concerns and GOP tax cut conditions.
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Negotiated peace urged as Yugoslav war persists in Bosnia
British foreign secretary Douglas Hurd urged choosing a negotiated peace over renewed war at an EU meeting. UNHCR said Biha hospital grounds faced stray shellfire with no injuries reported as Bangladeshi peacekeepers shielded the site. Contact Group backed negotiation. Serbs rejected a Bosnian three month cease fire.
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Supreme Court to hear term limit case this week
Washington AP reports the Supreme Court will hear a challenge on state power to cap years lawmakers can serve in Congress as term limit debate surges nationwide. Twenty two states have joined the case, highlighting a clash over constitutional authority and electoral reform.
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State police charge d with shoplifting at FSK Mall
Maryland State Police arrested two shoplifters Sunday at Francis Scott Key Mall. Steven Andrew Jackson, 25, of Frederick, was charged with theft after attempting to steal boots from Value City and held on 3500 bond. A juvenile was also arrested for trying to steal items from Sears Leggett and Dollar Tree.
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Democrats urged to go slow on choosing leaders
Rep Charles Rangel urged Democrats to delay selecting new leaders after the election wipeout. He said the caucus should meet with the president to determine direction before elections, noting Republicans have not yet elected their leaders.
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Hanoi Hilton Demolished Site To Host Luxury Hotel
Workers in Hanoi opened a large rear entry to the Hoa Lo prison, nicknamed the Hanoi Hilton by U.S. servicemen, clearing the way for a luxury hotel on the historic site. Hoa Lo, built by the French in the 1940s, housed Vietnamese nationalists and communists. Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap’s first wife died there in the 1940s.
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Dole Questions North Korea Nuclear Deal
Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole questioned the North Korea agreement on NBC Meet the Press. He said he would wait for Senate hearings before acting to block the deal, which would give Pyongyang about 4 billion dollars in international aid in exchange for dismantling its nuclear program.
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Aristide seeks disarmament as Haiti-US friction grows
In Washington the Clinton administration reacted coolly to Aristide’s plea to disarm civilian thugs and some army units. Defense Secretary Perry warned the task is large and the US troop withdrawal could be hindered if disarmament falters, as Aristide pressures for security before democracy firma.
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