Four teens indicted in slaying of British tourist in Florida
In Monticello Florida four teens including Cedric Green Aundra Akins John Crumity and Devon Spear were indicted on murder and attempted murder charges for the fatal shooting of Gary Colley and wounding of his girlfriend Margaret Ann Aggar. Prosecutors say the defendants could face the death penalty if convicted.
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Clinton names Ferraro to human rights post
President Clinton announced the appointment of Geraldine Ferraro as the U.S. representative to the United Nations Human Rights Commission with ambassadorial rank. Ferraro, a former 1984 Democratic vice presidential nominee, spoke for women in Yugoslavia and united parties to a consensus. Ferraro is a New York lawyer who ran for the Democratic Senate nomination in New York.
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Burundi coup report claims president fatally hurt and exiled officials flee
In Rwanda, Burundian officials say soldiers crushed the first democratic government. President Melchior Ndadaye and several ministers were fatally wounded during Thursday’s coup. About 65,000 Burundians have fled to Rwanda as the unrest spreads.
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National Legislative Council
Liberals Lead in Canadian Polls as Election Nears
In the general election Canadians vote to fill 295 House seats. Jean Chretien is favored to head a majority or minority Liberal government. Kim Campbell's Progressive Conservatives fade to third with Reform and Bloc Quebecois holding regional strength. Campbell, Canada's first female PM, eyes second place.
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Retrials possible for criminals after Court of Appeals ruling
In a 6-1 decision the New York Court of Appeals held defendants absent from Sandoval hearings must get new trials. The ruling retroactively affects many felonies including murder and rape, as prosecutors may retry cases years after convictions. Erie County DA Kevin Dillon warns this effect is broad and harsh.
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D C mayor seeks National Guard help to police
Washington mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly asked President Clinton for authority to call up the National Guard to aid policing as drug related slayings rise. She said guards could conduct road blocks and ride with officers but not arrest. Clinton said he is sympathetic and will review legal and practical issues before deciding.
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Aristide denies mental illness charges amid fuel concerns
Aristide rejected claims of mental illness and drug treatment in a press statement via lawyer Michael Barnes. U.S. and U.N. spokesmen said fuel stocks could run short if embargoed supplies stay under level, while Malval’s government faced army pressure and appeared to back down.
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Gaddafi Suppresses Libyan Army Uprising Amid Sanctions Talks
Intelligence reports say senior Libyan officers tried to revolt, the fiercest internal clash since 1986 when Gaddafi’s forces crushed a rebellion after the Tripoli bombing. The UN weighs harsher sanctions over Lockerbie extradition issues tied to a Pan Am crash that killed 270, including Syr acuse University affiliates.
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Fulton death case details unfold with two suspects
Two men discuss the Fulton killing while in Oswego County Jail without bail ahead of a court date this Thursday. Wirth, indicted on two murder counts after admitting self defense, remains free on a $50,000 bond. Investigators noted inconsistencies as police relayed statements from Charlotte Havens and Wirth about a New Year's Day shooting at 8 Whitaker Road.
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