Clinton pledges $100 million to fight terrorism in Israel
President Clinton announced at least 100 million dollars over two years for anti terrorism initiatives in Israel, including training, bomb detection, X ray systems and robotics. He stressed open societies remain vulnerable and called for stronger security ties with Israel. Clinton met with Prime Minister Peres and attended a regional summit on terrorism amid memorial visits to Rabin’s gravesite.
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Daniel Christman
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Dunblane Tragedy Strikes Scottish School Killing 16 Children
In Dunblane Scotland a gunman killed 16 kindergarten students and a teacher before fatally shooting himself at a primary school. Twelve others were wounded as residents left flowers and toys outside the building. Authorities identified Thomas Hamilton, 43, a former youth worker with ties to local scouting, as the shooter amid unclear motive. The 700 pupil school remained closed and investigations continued.
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Thomas Hamilton
Gwenne Mayor
Times of London
Hamilton
Peres Defends West Bank Gaza Blockade Seeks Safety
In Ramallah Shimon Peres said Israel will keep the 19 day blockade on the West Bank and Gaza until he is convinced it is safe. A senior official said restrictions will last a long time as unemployment, hunger and medical service disruption grow amid curfews on 465 towns.
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Shimon Peres
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Pope John Paul II Nears Recovery From Fever
In Vatican City AP report Pope John Paul II shows improvement as his temperature nears normal after a fever. Spokesman Joaquin Navarro says rest is needed for several days and a Friday decision will determine if the pope proceeds with a beatification on Sunday and a pastoral visit to Siena on Tuesday amid an influenza wave in Rome.
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Ariane Rocket Lifts Intelsat 707 Satellite
The Ariane space rocket placed the Intelsat 707 satellite in orbit from French Guiana after a two week delay to replace corroded bolts. Built by Space Systems Loral, it weighs over four tons and aims to retransmit telephone and television signals across South America, Europe, and Africa from its Atlantic orbital position.
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Norwegian seal hunt to resume with pups kill for first time in seven years
Oslo AP reports Norwegian hunters plan a commercial seal hunt starting March 22 despite subsidies cuts earlier that halted the season. Four of five boats prepare to proceed as government says cancellations were a tactic, following a seven year ban on pup deaths and protests.
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