Firearms laws fail to curb crime in Philippines and elsewhere
Briefs note that Philippines stringent weapon laws coexist with a thriving gun market amid insurgent groups and illegal guns. US plans curb assault-style rifles as part of a 30 billion anti crime bill. In space news, Mir docking faces risk if Malenchenko cannot guide the cargo ship.
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Jiang Zemin Heads to Russia To Strengthen Ties
Beijing leader Jiang Zemin and a Russian counterpart travel to Moscow in 1993 to improve Sino Russian relations. He says the visit aims to lift ties between China and the two nations, with potential positive effects on world peace and development, as historical strains from the 1960s feuds and 1989 rapprochement fade amid 1992 trade expansion.
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Crashes heighten U S worries on foreign airlines
Washington DC based FAA expands safety reviews of foreign carriers after the Avianca crash in New York in 1990. The department plans to release safety assessments of 30 nations while noting some data may be withheld. Consumer groups press for full disclosure to warn travelers and spur improvements.
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Pentagon projects Haiti invasion cost at 427 million
The Pentagon estimates would spend 427 million dollars to invade Haiti in addition to 187 million already used for rescuing refugees. An official said the first three weeks of an invasion could cost 55 million for 12 000 troops and aim to reinstall exiled President Aristide within 10 days. About 3 000 U.S. troops would stay for seven more months at 372 million.
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