Clinton and Yeltsin Push for Closer Ties Amid Uneven Talks
U S President Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin opened two days of talks aimed at a strategic partnership and closer economic ties while differing over Bosnia and nuclear safeguards. Yeltsin hailed a recovering Russian economy and urged Western investment, as Clinton proposed a UN resolution on lifting the arms ban with conditions. Both leaders signaled progress on halting production of nuclear material and reducing stockpiles, while acknowledging gaps on security and peacekeeping in the former Soviet space.
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Boris Yeltsin
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United States
White House South Lawn
Russia
United Nations General Assembly
Russian Federation
Bosnia
U.N
U.S
Associated Press
Congress
Soviet Union
United Nations
Wake pushes for air cargo expansion in Triangle area
Wake County and Triangle Council of Governments develop plans to attract foreign manufacturers and boost air cargo at Raleigh Durham Airport. They cite NC exports above national pace and contrast with Kinston TransPark goals offering cheaper labor and land while closer to ports. Officials note potential complement or competition between Wake's plan and TransPark and emphasize broader trade opportunity.
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Wake County
Triangle Council of Governments
North Carolina
Wally Hill
Triangle Area
Raleigh
Transpark
Kinston Regional Jetport
Hill
Durham
Couple Sues U.S. Government Over Cherry Point Accident
Arlene B. Arnold and her husband sue the United States for 2.5 million dollars after an electrical shock at Cherry Point Marine Air Station left her brain damaged. The suit claims the Jan 21, 1993 incident occurred while she worked in a base mess hall and caused prolonged health issues and lost spousal services. An official investigation was completed Jan. 25, 1993.
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United States
Cherry Point
Marine Corps Air Station
Arlene B. Arnold
Base
U.S. District Court
New Bern
Arnold
Greenville
Wilmington
Joint Safety Personnel and Facilities Maintenance Office
Health reform declared dead for 1994 in Washington
The blame game over comprehensive health care reform intensifies as Senate Leader George Mitchell declares 1994 health reform dead. Republicans face finger-pointing over filibuster obstacles while Democrats, led by Clinton, blame public opposition and party infighting.
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Clinton
Harry and
Louise
Bob Dole
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Bill
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Ira Magaziner
George Mitchell
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New York Times
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R-Ove
Packwood
GOP
Dole
Kansas
Gramm
Texas
Troops seize Haiti Parliament Building Amid Security Shift
American troops occupied Port au Prince Parliament and city hall as part of a return to elected lawmakers and the mayor. A guns for money program offering 50 to 300 dollars per weapon began while security measures and armored vehicles dotted the scene. The Parliament would discuss amnesty laws, the Electoral Council building was seized, and the UNDP reported a warehouse theft of 11 tons of food.
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Port-au-Prince
U.S
Evans Paul
City Hall
Paul
Jean- Bertrand Aristide
Aristide
Hillside Electoral Council
United States
U.N
Port au-Prince
Ian Guest
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