Israel’s Shamir to retire after Likud defeat
In Jerusalem the Likud government faces upheaval as Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir, 76, signals retirement as party leader after his bloc’s national election loss. Defense Minister Moshe Arens also announces retirement, reshaping Israel’s political future.
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Farmers blockade Euro Disney in subsidy protest
Militant French farmers blocked Euro Disney and trapped thousands of tourists in their cars amid protests against proposed cuts to European Community farm subsidies. Some families abandoned vehicles a mile from the park and walked to the ticket gate.
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Death penalty amendment seeks to bypass Cuomo veto
Albany reports the state Senate planned a vote on a constitutional amendment to restore the death penalty after Mario Cuomo vetoes. The measure, supported by Buffalo Republicans, would let a jury decide punishment for first degree murder under a new three-option scheme. A related Assembly bill faced committee indecision as debates continued.
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New York Court Upholds Auto Emission Standards
A state appeals court ruled that New York environmental officials may set anti pollution standards on auto exhaust. Automakers challenged the California style rules, claiming Commissioner Jorling overstepped legislative authority. Legislators were negotiating tougher standards to take effect.
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