Chirac admits France's role in WWII deportations during Paris ceremony
President Jacques Chirac apologized for France’s complicity in the deportations of about 75,000 Jews to Nazi camps during World War II. He called the Vichy regime a stain, noting the Velodrome d’Hiver roundup of 13,000 Jews and the betrayal of France’s values. The address marks the first public admission by a French head of state.
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Wu case not linked to trade says Warren Christopher
Secretary of State Warren Christopher urged the prompt release of Harry Wu and said the arrest should not affect U S Chinese trade or U N Beijing talks. Wu, a U S citizen and human rights activist who exposed prison labor, was arrested on espionage charges after entering China on June 19.
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Bush, Evert attend Hall of Fame ceremony in Newport
Former President George Bush shows a lively backhand at the International Tennis Hall of Fame as he presents Chris Evert with her enshrinement certificate. The two recalled White House and Camp David matches, then teamed with Pam Shriver and Andy Mill for a charity-style court session.
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