Inmate Allegations of Abuse at Manjaca Camp Surface
Former inmates of the Serb ran Manjaca camp allege beatings rape and murder though reporters find no clear evidence of mistreatment. Captors propose exchanging prisoners for Serbs. Doctor Mehmed Deraskodic faces imprisonment while craving freedom. Croatian-born Davor Glasnovic reports capture and injuries but says conditions are acceptable.
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Manjaca
Former
Yugoslavia
Davor Glasnovic
Herzegovina
Siege of Bihac Intensifies as Ethnic Tensions Rise
Desperation grows in Bihac as ethnic Serbs seal the enclave near Croatia and Bosnia with tanks and heavy artillery. Muslims report food shortages, power and water outages, while UN and Red Cross officials accuse Serbs of trying to evict Muslims and redraw the city along ethnic lines amid collapsed talks.
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Croatia
Bosnia
Velika Kladusa
Bihac
Maj
Ziaul Haider
U.N
Haider
Jurors assess Pan Am damages amid insurance talks
Jurors face the daunting task of valuing love and life in Pan Am disaster claims. Lawyers say settlements may occur out of court as insurers discuss payoffs, while plaintiffs’ counsel report no talks yet. Judges note jury empathy still shapes awards and the difficulty of quantifying intangible losses.
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The
London Observer
Pan Am
Poll shows Texas voters rate economy top in race
Polling of Texas voters finds 75 percent White, 10 percent Black, 14 percent Hispanic. The economy is the top issue for 42 percent, abortion next at 7 percent. Among economy-focused voters Clinton leads 53 to 19 against Bush. Clinton favored to aid the middle class by a large margin. Bush leads on national defense 53 to 23. Only 3 percent cite foreign policy as the top issue.
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Texas
Clinton
Bush
Odessan artists blend business with art in growing scene
In Odessa artists like Sonya Haynie and Clyde Heron push art growth by combining galleries with commerce. Mainstreet Odessa notes demand rising for art outlets downtown as experts stress business Acumen alongside creativity. Local programs like the cultural council help bring art into public view.
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Sonya Haynie
Odessa
Haynie
Cultural Council
The
Art Institute
Clyde Heron
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