Nation explores small bombs plan amid test ban talks
The Nation Los Angeles reports a proposal to cap yields for all bombs at 100 tons of high explosives, sparking concern among arms control experts. White House officials plan a meeting next week with defense state and energy secretaries to set policy and present recommendations to President Clinton for a decision by month’s end.
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McVeigh cased Oklahoma City building months before blast
Federal investigators were told Timothy James McVeigh cased the federal building in downtown Oklahoma City as early as mid December, with Michael Fortier admitting they drove through the city and inspected a building. Fortier seeks cooperation deals as authorities weigh the timeline of planning for the bombing.
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Catholic bishops condemn arms trade and urge restraint
The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops called the arms trade a scandal and urged the United States to lead in restraining the deadly commerce. At a three day spring meeting in Chicago they also adopted disability inclusion guidelines and approved a new moral reflection on abortion and euthanasia to shape discussions during Pope John Paul II’s October visit.
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Beijing angrily condemns Taiwan president visit to U.S.
China protested after Washington allowed Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui to visit New York for a college reunion, postponing a high level meeting with a Taiwanese official. Li Daoyu was recalled to Beijing to report on Sino U.S. relations as the State Department reaffirmed policy.
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Firebombing hits French consulate in Perth Australia
A French consulate office in Perth was gutted by fire before dawn amid protests against France resuming nuclear tests in the South Pacific. No injuries. Police eye a self-styled group Pacific Popular Front claiming responsibility. motive linked to Chirac’s September tests.
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Clinton plan faces mixed budget review from lawmakers
The Clinton administration defends a 10 year balance budget blueprint while the Congressional Budget Office warns it would leave a $209 billion shortfall in 2005 and deficits above $200 billion for most years. Officials cite optimistic private forecasts to justify the plan despite GOP concerns.
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Chechen rebels repel hospital raids during Chechnya siege
Rebels attempted a hospital assault near Grozny while Russia readied to storm the building. Hostages were freed amid heavy gunfire and grenades, with reports of dozens wounded and some killed. Interfax cited ongoing fighting as rebels released women and children in groups.
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Clinton admits Balkan peace talks futile amid fighting
Halifax report says President Clinton and seven G7 leaders push Boris Yeltsin toward a political settlement in Chechnya while acknowledging Balkan diplomacy is at a dead end. They seek a multinational Moscow summit on safety issues and a $58 billion emergency fund, with no clear path to peace in Bosnia or Chechnya.
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Militia backs Bosnian army to lift Sarajevo siege
Bosnian Croat HVO militia joined Muslim led forces in pressing to end the siege of Sarajevo. Firefights flared around the city with civilian casualties reported. 5 civilians killed and 28 wounded. UN said 2 patients died and six wounded at a hospital ward. Government and Croat forces conducted raids on UN weapon stockpiles as they coordinated an offensive toward the north to reach central Bosnia.
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