Roberts Calls for Trade with Iran Amid US Gulf Troop Moves
Senator Pat Roberts urges scaling back US military presence in the Persian Gulf and Bosnia while opening talks with Iran as a tool for peace. He favors using agriculture to build ties, notes Iran's rogue status, and cites potential mutual dependence on food supplies. He also discusses NATO expansion and defense funding.
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House U S wrong to pressure Israel on talks
U S lawmakers led by Speaker Newt Gingrich say the administration is tilting toward the Palestinians by pressing Israel to concede land. President Clinton says he aims to accelerate final status talks with Benjamin Netanyahu, who cautions against talks that dictate withdrawals. Hillary Rodham Clinton suggests a Palestinian state could serve long term peace, drawing quick clarification from the White House.
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Medan Riots Drive Chinese Families to Flee City
Mob violence in Medan, Indonesia, targets Chinese-owned shops amid economic unrest. Six dead, 80 injured, 400 arrested as rioting spreads to three towns. police clash with protesters in Jakarta with 3,000 students fronting anti-government protests.
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Rock guitarist Hideto Matsumoto dies in Tokyo fan vigil
Tens of thousands of youths filled central Tokyo mourning Hideto Matsumoto known as Hide of X Japan after his suicide. Helicopters patrolled the Buddhist Honganji Temple area as 50,000 mourners queued for services while at least 26 were hospitalized. Police deployed helicopters boats and about 100 officers to manage the scene amid heat and live TV coverage.
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Daimler Benz and Chrysler announce $92 billion merger
AP reports Chrysler Corp and Daimler-Benz will merge to form Daimler Chrysler in a $92 billion deal solidifying a larger global footprint for both. The tie aims to broaden Chrysler access to Europe while Daimler boosts U.S. market presence and potential in pickups and minivans.
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