Perry wraps six day Gulf visit with base access deal
Defense Secretary William Perry concluded a six day tour of Saudi Arabia Kuwait Bahrain United Arab Emirates and Qatar saying talks yielded agreement to position weapons and equipment to support a US armored division. A senior official cited speedier plans to store supplies for about 5000 troops in battle.
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US citizens held by Iraq say safe and well treated
Two Americans identified as David Caliberti and Bill Barlon were detained after crossing from Kuwait into Iraq on March 13. Iraqi Trade Minister Mohammed Mehdi Saleh said they are safe and well treated, with a final decision on prosecution yet to come. Both men, McDonnell Douglas employees, face border-crossing charges carrying up to 20 years’ imprisonment if convicted. The case ties to calls to lift the UN embargo and ongoing Iraqi investigations continue.
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Police seize carful of cult chemicals in Tokyo nerve gas probe
Police expanded raids on the Aum Shinri Kyo sect as they sought to question leader Shoko Asahara over the subway sarin attack. A car tied to the cult was inspected for chemicals, more than 500 officers searched compounds near Mount Fuji, and a two ton cache of chemicals was moved as nerve gas solvent and indicators were found.
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Swedes Hide Refugees Amid Deportation Policy Clash
In Stockholm, charities resist a government order to deport 5,000 Bosnian refugees, sheltering hundreds in homes and churches. The move heightens Sweden’s immigration debate as authorities insist refugees would be safe in Croatia, while aid groups and some Swedes argue for moral protection and higher scrutiny of enforcement.
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Fighting Relentless in Bosnia Amid Cease-fire Erosion
In northeast Bosnia the cease-fire frays as Radovan Karadzic threatens to reject peace talks if US arms are proved to backs the Muslim-led Bosnian government. The government army advances in Majevica hills near Tuzla while the UN calls for strict cease-fire adherence and pressure to return to negotiations. Artillery exchanges persist southeast of Majevica with over 500 detonations logged.
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