Palestinians win nonvoting UN seat despite U.S. veto
The General Assembly granted the Palestinian observer mission a unique nonvoting seat, letting representatives raise Middle East peace issues and sponsor resolutions while barring voting or candidacies. U.S. opposition warned it could hinder renewed peace talks, with Israel calling it a minor correction and Oslo accords violation.
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Maryland teacher killed protecting family in Belize robbery
A 47 year old Maryland science teacher, Riaymond Kirk of Chesapeake City, was shot and killed at the Singing Sands Inn on Belize's Caribbean coast while guarding his wife and 12 year old son from three armed robbers. The assailants took cash jewelry and items from diners before spotting Kirk. Police hunt the three suspects.
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Nigeria's top dissident head at 60
Moshood Abiola, Nigeria's leading political prisoner, died of a heart attack during a meeting with US diplomats. His death comes as hopes rose for his release after four years in detention, sparking street protests and questions about health care and government actions. The United States and Clinton administration expressed regret while Abiola's family questioned the official cause.
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