Iraq Fires on U.S. Jets Over No-Fly Zone
In northern Iraq Saddam Hussein opened fire on two U.S. F-16s attempting to enforce the no-fly zone. Both missiles missed as Washington moved more warplanes into the Persian Gulf region. The Kurdish area faced rapid changes with Kurdish forces capturing Sulaymaniyah and Irbil, while thousands fled to Iran. UN and refugee officials scrambled to aid evacuees as Iran reported tens of thousands crossing the border.
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Goldwater suffers mild stroke in Phoenix hospital
Former Senator Barry Goldwater, 47, was admitted to St. Josephs Hospital after a minor stroke found during tests. His daughter Joanne said there is no paralysis or serious consequences and that he is in good condition. The hospital will release him after evaluating test results. Goldwater served 1952 to 1964, left to run for president, and later returned to the Senate before retiring in 1986.
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Typhoon Sally Death Toll Rises in South China
BEWING reports Typhoon Sally killed 147 in Guangdong and Guangxi with over 50 missing. More than 5,000 injured, 272,000 houses destroyed, 1.2 million damaged, and 170,000 evacuated as farmland, roads, and dikes suffered heavy losses. Guangdong bears the heaviest toll with 123 dead and Guangxi 24.
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U N backs global test ban treaty overwhelmingly
The United Nations General Assembly approved a global treaty to ban all nuclear test blasts by a 158-2 vote. President Clinton hailed it as a step toward ending nuclear fear, but India’s opposition remains a hurdle before the accord can take effect.
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Pandas from China Arrive at San Diego Zoo on Loan
Two giant pandas, Shi Shi the 16 year old male and Bai Yun the 5 year old female, arrive in San Diego under a 12 year loan. They join the Zoo's research efforts to study breeding, scent communication, and endangerment, while the zoo donates funds to Chinese habitat projects.
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Hawaii court defends ban on same sex marriage in trial
Hawaii prosecutors defended the state's ban on same sex marriage as the U.S. Senate approved the Defense of Marriage Act. Yale doctor Kyle Preutt testified that genetic parental ties aid child development, while the state fights a constitutional challenge. Attending were two couples who started the case.
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Perot picks Choate as running mate for reform party
In Dallas economist Pat Choate joins Ross Perot's ticket eight weeks before the election and expects debates to lift the Reform Party. Choate plans long form infomercials and talk shows rather than traditional campaigning to attract voters. Supporters in Dallas hailed the pick as a good choice while analysts call Choate a neutral, untested figure with uncertainty about boosting Perot's appeal.
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