Warnings Ignored Over Iraqi Nuclear push in 1989
A 1989 Energy Department task force tracking Iraq's rapid nuclear weapons purchases was allowed to fade, despite alarms from officials across Commerce Defense Agriculture Treasury CIA and White House staff. Warnings were overridden by senior officials and ignored, prompting Democrat lawmakers and Ross Perot to seek explanations and accountability.
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Sarajevo ablaze after night of heavy shelling
Dozens of buildings burned as Sarajevo faced intense bombardment by Serb-led forces. Firefighters fought to contain the flames with limited water. Officials reported at least 10 civilians killed and two dozen wounded overnight, with higher tolls possible.
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Dragan Marjanovic
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LA panel weighs options to discipline Gates
The Police Commission sought outside legal help to advise on possible discipline for Chief Daryl Gates as he threatened to delay retirement again. City Council prepared to vote on the issue, with critics urging Gates to quit or be fired.
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Summit delegates discuss cost of global cleanup
At the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro delegates wrestled with who pays for environmental cleanup and protection. Maurice Strong warned costs could reach 125 billion dollars annually as developing nations seek aid from rich nations to curb poverty and defend resources while industrialized countries face tight budgets.
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Troubled Waters in Gulf Raise Wave of Concern
In Destin Florida a veteran fisherman worries about the Gulf of Mexico as pollution overuse and waste discharges threaten species like red snapper and king mackerel. He shifts to bait fish and notes the gulf may be heavily polluted within decades.
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