Iraq bows to U N pressure after disclosing weapons stockpiles
United Nations officials report Iraq softened its stance on cease fire provisions and disclosed larger weapons stockpiles, prompting a UN team to verify information and destroy equipment. Diplomats caution that full verification and intrusive monitoring are still needed as President Bush and Prime Minister Major warn of possible strikes if Iraq does not comply. An Iraqi delegation is in Vienna to address technical questions with the IAEA.
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Clinton fights for edge in New York and Connecticut
Clinton campaigns in New York and Connecticut to block Brown and hold momentum after Tsongas withdrawal. Brown eyes gains among Tsongas supporters and risks slowing Clinton progress with a stronger showing. Both men promote their bids, with a Buffalo forum slated as a key event.
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Possible Clinton running mate emerged in 1992 race
Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton looks set to clinch the Democratic nomination and attention turns to potential vice presidential picks. Leading names include Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey and Senator John D. Rockefeller IV of West Virginia, with Oregon Governor Barbara Roberts cited as a possible woman candidate. Bradley is a third-term senator and a former Rhodes scholar.
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Perot eyes 1992 run as potential spoiler in Texas
H Ross Perot, 61, a self made Dallas billionaire, is emerging as a possible presidential spoiler. A nationwide petition drive seeks to put him on the ballot as an independent, with more than 20 rallies planned in the Dallas Fort Worth area to gather signatures for November. If successful, Perot could join the race with a sharp challenge to establishment politics.
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Bush camp targets Clinton gaps in Arkansas governorship
Washington reports that President Bush's aides see Gov. Bill Clinton of Arkansas as a strong nomination candidate with untapped weaknesses in his governorship. They plan to exploit these gaps to challenge his path to the presidency.
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Royal split sparks vindictive press in Britain
British tabloids launch sharp attacks on Fergie after her separation from Prince Andrew. The case dominates headlines, eclipsing political coverage as seasoned journalists condemn the marriage split and compare it to historic royal divorces.
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Bush and Congress clash over taxes and spending
President Bush vetoed a Democratic tax package that would fund growth but include a tax increase on the very rich. He warned Congress to cut spending and rejected any measure raising taxes, signaling a stalled drive for broad tax reform this year. House and Senate votes split narrow, with no clear path forward.
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Bush eases abortion advice ban at federal clinics
The Bush administration issued guidelines allowing doctors at federally funded family planning clinics to give limited abortion information, while nurses and counselors remain barred. The move, framed as a clarification, aims to preserve doctor patient relations and appease anti abortion factions, drawing mixed reactions from supporters and critics.
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