Clinton and Masire meet in Botswana a safari visit
President Bill Clinton and President Ketumile Masire share a moment as the U S leader arrives in Gaborone to begin talks with African leaders. They listen to the national anthem before Clinton's safari and policy discussions commence.
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Ketumile
Masire
Clinton
Gaborone
Botswana
Opening arguments in Andrews capital murder trial begin
After four weeks of jury selection the Andrews capital murder trial of Clayton Snyder 21 is set for opening arguments. He is accused of bludgeoning Lena Opal Easter 87 to death in October 1996 over a $5 debt.
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World’s oldest synagogue found near Jericho ruins
Israeli archaeologists uncover a 2000 year old synagogue dating from 50 70 B C in the ruins of a Maccabean winter palace near Jericho. Ehud Netzer notes a basilica like hall with benches along pillars and a U shaped bench for ceremonial meals placing the structure in pre Temple Israel.
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Jericho
Ehud Netzer
Hebrew University
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Land of Israel
Wadi Kelt
ROT members to face normal court day in Fort Stockton trial
In El Paso, attorneys expect a routine jury selection as Gregg and Karen Paulson stand trial for part in a weeklong armed standoff. Defense argues their Republic of Texas beliefs persist though they may not acknowledge state authority. The case proceeds in Fort Stockton, about 240 miles east of El Paso.
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Karen Paulson
Richard McLaren
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OPEC oil cuts face early test in Vienna talks
In Vienna emergency talks OPEC ministers push a sweeping deal to slash production to rescue the market. Analysts say the plan may unravel before it takes effect and note non OPEC players like Mexico Oman and Norway hint at cuts as prices rebound from nine year lows. See OPEC on Page 2A.
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Peter Bogin
Cambridge Energy Research Associates
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Oil Players Promise February Output Cuts to Lift Prices
OPEC members and several non-OPEC countries pledge to reduce daily oil output in February. Dow Jones Energy Service estimates the cuts and February production in barrels per day, detailing the scope of nations and the magnitude of planned reductions.
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Yemen
Florida to execute first woman in electric chair
Judy Buenoano, 54, known as the black widow, was set for execution in Florida's electric chair at 7 a.m. for the 1971 arsenic murder of Air Force Sgt. James Goodyear. If carried out, she would be the state’s first woman to die in the chair and the 42nd overall since executions resumed in 1979.
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Jacksonville
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