U S and Cuba Reach Refugee Entry Agreement
Washington and Havana announce a plan to admit a minimum of 20,000 Cubans yearly, with 4,000 to 6,000 more on the visa waiting list, to replace dangerous raft crossings with a safer legal process. Attorney General Janet Reno cites strong cases and U S sponsorship as key factors.
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Delegates reach abortion accord at UN population talks
At Cairo the UN Conference on Population and Development edged toward final approval of a 20 year action plan on slowing population growth. A compromise paragraph on abortion drew Vatican opposition but the text remains likely to be adopted. the Vatican signaled it would judge the plan only after full approval. The draft envisions 17 billion dollars yearly by 2000 for health women and children, family planning and AIDS prevention.
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Earthquake in Maluku hits near Ternate no casualties reported
An eastern Indonesian quake of preliminary magnitude 5.8 struck the Molucca Sea about 60 miles west of Ternate in Maluku state at 3 50 pm Thursday. No serious damage or casualties were reported and communications problems often delay details. In New Orleans, the National Baptist Convention USA elected Rev. Henry J. Lyons as its third president in 42 years to push political and economic influence in Washington amid challenges facing black churches.
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Sweatshops Targeted by Clinton Aides for Retail Reform
Washington AP reports the Clinton administration seeks cooperation from major clothing retailers to curb garment industry sweatshops. Labor Secretary Reich says many Americans may unknowingly buy clothes made in U S sweatshops with substandard wages illegal overtime violations and child labor in about 22 000 small shops tied to some 1 000 manufacturers. Officials note many of the 984 600 workers are illegal immigrants wary of complaining.
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Olmos Slams TV Violence but Defends Miami Vice Role
Edward James Olmos called TV violence disgusting during a Nebraska speech on gang violence. He said he controlled Lt Castillo to avoid glorifying brutality and urged balance in news and film, advocating one minute of good news for every minute of bad.
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Hutu general denies genocide claims in exile near Goma
Gen. Augustin Bizimungu, exiled Rwanda Hutu army chief, defends actions as right and protective, says he did no wrong and blames Tutsis for genocide. He sits in a makeshift storehouse near Goma with guards as questions about his role in the killings surface.
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Mom linked to death of her baby faces retrial
Bakersfield California AP reports Karen Henderson, 21, who used methamphetamine to stay awake while caring for her infant, is retried on murder charges after a jury deadlocked on conviction. She previously received six years for child endangerment as prosecutors say she disregarded warnings not to breast feed. Henderson contends the case could criminalize motherhood for any drug use.
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