Critics warn of loophole in chemical weapons treaty
Washington critics fear Iran could exploit a loophole in the chemical weapons convention approved last year. Analysts say Tehran may reinterpret conditions meant to protect U.S. interests after ambassador Alborozi warned that such measures could invite derogation by other states. The Clinton administration maintains the U.S. can still comply.
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Clinton greets crowd on Washington brunch outing
President Clinton left the White House with Hillary and Chelsea for Christmas week of activities. They attended church services at Foundry United Methodist, then brunch in Chinatown at Golden Palace with owner Yeni Wong, visited a Starbucks, and saw Twelfth Night at the Shakespeare Theatre before returning to work.
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Welfare to work bridges Wall Street partners
In New York Salomon Smith Barney hires former welfare recipients into a four month training and four month paid internship program. About 67 ex recipients out of 10 000 employees move into roles processing checks filing and phone transactions earning around 24 500 annually. Travelers Group plans to roll out similar programs in Atlanta Baltimore and Hartford and rivals Morgan Stanley Dean Witter and McCann Erickson show interest.
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Lighters recalled for non working childproof locks
American Hua Mao Enterprises recalls about 139000 Windproof L2 and L3 cigarette lighters sold in New York and Maryland from March 1997 to November 1998 for faulty child resistant levers that do not reset. No injuries reported. Call (212) 244-1692 for refunds and instructions.
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U S to Help Colombia Forces Amid Rebel Threats
The Washington Post reports the United States plans to fund a 1000 man counternarcotics brigade and bolster Colombia’s armed forces to counter Marxist rebels funded by cocaine profits. Officials cite rebel weaponry gains despite a history of human rights abuses and police-led anti-drug aid.
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