Israelis and Palestinians begin talks on autonomy in Cairo
Foreign Minister Shimon Peres and PLO official Mahmoud Abbas opened Cairo negotiations to translate the Israel PLO accord into action within two months. They aim to turn over Gaza and Jericho to Palestinian control, with a five year interim autonomy and talks on a final settlement for Gaza and the West Bank. Jerusalem remains a core outstanding issue with both sides clashing over capital status.
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Jobless benefits lapse as Democrats bicker
Washington Democrats fail to renew extra unemployment aid for about 60,000 exhausters as funding fights delay action. Long term joblessness worsens versus 1991 1992 levels while leaders say a resolution is near and legislation may move this week.
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Captain cites radar error in fatal Amtrak wreck
Coast Guard Rear Adm James Card told the House Merchant Marine Committee the towboat operator could have seen the river crossing with proper radar use. A barge collision with a railroad bridge helped trigger Amtrak’s deadliest wreck. In a separate note, Pentagon plans to ask the Supreme Court to delay a ruling banning gays in the military while appealing.
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Mine hits relief convoy near Sarajevo amid aid cutoff
A land mine exploded beside a Red Cross relief convoy near Sarajevo forcing trucks to turn back. Some 150,000 Muslims have been cut off since June as Bosnian Serbs block two other UN convoys into the northwestern Serb stronghold of Banja Luka. A French UN peacekeeper was wounded by sniper fire near Skenderga.
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Sinking of marijuana ship towed to Colombia
A 40-foot Colombian-registered vessel carrying about 7,000 pounds of marijuana sank while being towed to Colombia after being spotted by a Navy aircraft. Only 100 pounds saved as evidence. Coast Guard and Navy confirmed the boat took on water and capsized 90 miles north of Colombia's Guajira Peninsula.
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Oprah Wins Dieter Pleasures and Ryder Lease Suit
Oprah Winfrey dined quietly at Aliison’s Restaurant ordering grilled swordfish and fries while posing for photos. The article also reports a separate suit accusing Winona Ryder of backing out of a two year NYC duplex lease, with $7,800 paid and rent still unsettled as to whether she ever resided there.
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White House reports to Congress on Somalia troops
The White House sent Congress a written report on U S activity in Somalia to counter lawmakers angered by 32 military deaths. Clinton aides push for support of his Somalia policy with a March 31 1994 withdrawal deadline and potential time extensions. Bipartisan talks aim to stave off calls for full withdrawal while Congress weighs the defense bill and a Byrd amendment.
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