US soldiers prepare for war games in Jordan Amman
More than 3,000 American servicemen arrived for two week exercises named Infinite Moonlight near Amman at the same time Washington renewed a pledge to defend Jordan against Iraq if threatened. Pentagon and White House officials voiced concerns over Iraqi troop movements and praised Jordan’s asylum for defectors.
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Botero Arrest Highlights Colombia Campaign Cash Probe
Former Defense Minister Fernando Botero surrendered to authorities amid accusations he coaxed millions of dollars from the Cali cartel for President Samp er’s 1994 campaign. Medina testified Botero plotted to secure at least 6.1 million dollars in contributions.
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Quebec Independence Leaders Join Forces On New Referendum Push
Quebec's key independence figures gathered on a public platform to launch the referendum phase. Premier Parizeau and opposition leader Lucien Bouchard led the effort with Mario Dumont, head of Parti Action Democratique, joining the Yes camp to persuade wavering nationalists toward sovereignty.
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UN to Lift Rwanda Arms Embargo Amid Defense Goals
United Nations diplomats report a draft Security Council resolution to suspend the arms embargo on Rwanda to allow its government to better defend itself against militants tied to last year’s mass killings. Rwanda’s ambassador praised the draft as acceptable to all parties ahead of a council vote.
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Kidnappers Extend Deadline Over Held Tourists
In Kashmir four Western hostages and an American, two Britons, a German and an Norwegian were held as rebels from Al Faran extended their deadline by one day after the Norwegian Hans Christian was found decapitated. An autopsy cited blunt force trauma. Direct talks with the mediators resumed amid condemnation.
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