Clinton urges open Vietnam as past war bonds ties
President Clinton told Hanoi that shared suffering from the Vietnam era binds the United States and Vietnam, urging a more open society and freer trade while acknowledging divergent views on human rights. He spoke at Vietnam National University to about 600 people, including Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, and toured landmarks with President Tran Duc Luong and Prime Minister Phan Van Khai.
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Coca-Cola to pay 192.5 million in racial bias settlement
Coca-Cola will pay 192.5 million dollars to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit by about 2,200 current and former black employees in the United States. The agreement creates a seven member watchdog task force, an ombudsman, and annual diversity training.
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Yemeni links emerge for USS Cole attackers
Yemen’s prime minister told The Washington Post the two sailors in the Cole bombing were veterans of U.S. backed Afghan guerrilla efforts against the Soviets. He said one man was Yemeni born in Hadramaut and that authorities have strong leads on the second man, with investigation shifting to possible outside involvement and a broader conspiracy.
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Clinton signs export tax bill to avert trade war
President Clinton signed tax legislation to replace the U S export tax system and prevent retaliatory tariffs from the European Union. Without action the EU could have imposed up to four billion dollars in duties on U S goods.
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Court halts execution in Johnny Penry case at Texas high court
The U S Supreme Court blocked the execution of Johnny Paul Penry over questions about his mental deficiency and jury explanation. Penry, 44, faced a 38th Texas execution this year, amid protests from the EU, anti death penalty groups, and legal advocates.
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