Iraq recognizes Kuwait in Baghdad session amid sanctions debate
Iraq formally recognizes Kuwait and drops territorial claims from the 1990 invasion. Parliament backed the move, with the Revolutionary Command Council endorsing the bill as the United States and allies resist easing sanctions. Russia and others push for progress to unlock sanctions and business deals as Kuwait borders are acknowledged.
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Convention center costs rise amid potential room tax hike
Downtown New Bern eyes funding for a 265000 shortfall on Heilig Levine renovation, with total near 765000 after original 500000 projection. Chamber and officials explore increasing occupancy tax to cover extra costs while hotels resist. Craven County TDA extends support for three more years as talks continue with hoteliers and B and B inn owners.
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Helms Pushes Foreign Aid Cuts After GOP Win
Senator Jesse Helms asserts the Republican shift will curb foreign aid, pursue collateral-backed loans, and scrutinize NATO and the United Nations. He aims to end sacred spending, using saved funds to shrink the federal deficit while criticizing aid to nations opposing U.S. goals. He spoke after election gains elevated his Senate Foreign Relations chair prospects.
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Cocaine ring members sentenced in Raleigh federal court
Three New Bern men sentenced in Raleigh federal court for cocaine distribution crimes tied to a 1993 drug ring. Elvin Floris received 20 years, David Henderson 35 years, and Avenil Lunan 17½ years. All must pay a $50 fine and face five years supervised release. Police raids linked the case to New Bern.
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Nation GOP prepared to seize control of Congress
The GOP moves to take Congress after Tuesday elections as Newt Gingrich and Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole map an agenda for 1995. They plan staff cuts, patronage shifts, and security changes, while proposing welfare and health care reform, a line-item veto, and middle class tax relief as Clinton signals possible agreement.
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