Biden Says Media Meddling Threat to Free Speech
U.S. senator Joseph A. Biden Jr comments on media influence and the First Amendment, asserting that meddling with public expression amounts to undermining free speech and the right to express controversial opinions. He frames media criticism as a risk to constitutional rights and democratic discourse.
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New York auto emission rules face stalled delay effort
In Albany a bid to delay strict auto emission cuts failed as lawmakers rejected postponing the California standards. Assembly Speaker Weprin backs a compromise bill combining the new standards with a study on economic impact, ending the stalled effort. The dispute pitted automakers against environmentalists over potential car-price increases starting in 1995.
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Relief groups cite Haitian devastation amid crisis
Washington relief groups testified on Haiti's plight, saying the political crisis and trade embargo cripple aid efforts and push the country toward famine and epidemics. Dr. Xavier Leus of PAHO described the health and humanitarian situation as utterly desperate. Kim Johnston of CARE warned conditions have deteriorated from extreme poverty to near famine in parts of the country since the September coup.
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Venezuelan leader faces political crisis after party defection
Caracas reports say Venezuela's second-largest party left President Carlos Andres Perez's coalition, triggering a political crisis and a day of anti government unrest with street fighting in multiple cities. Perez pledges to stay in office through 1994 despite calls to resign.
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Lebanese May Release Two German Hostages
Cologne Germany two German hostages held in Lebanon are expected to be released soon says the chancellor's spokesman in a radio interview Vogel did not confirm a Bild report that Heinrich Struebig and Thomas Kemptner would return on Monday. Germany promised nothing in exchange for the hostages.
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Polish leader Walesa fights back over police ties
President Lech Walesa denied collaborating with the Communist secret police and accused the ousted government of blackmail. He condemned Interior Minister Macierewicz and warned of powerful cards he may reveal, hinting at missing Soviet files potentially in Russia.
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Thief steals soiled diapers after assault in Sydney parking lot
A 25 year old woman was changing a diaper in a car in a Sydney shopping centre parking lot when a thief pulled at the diaper bag. The attacker kicked and punched her before fleeing with the soiled diapers and other baby items. Police described the suspect as a man seen running from the scene.
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