Canadian anger grows over new U S visa requirement at border
Canadian diplomats lash out as Washington pushes a September 1998 start date for visa forms for all U S visitors. Officials warn of long crossings at Detroit Windsor and Rainbow Bridge Niagara Falls, fearing massive backlogs for Canadians and trade impacts. Amendments to exempt Canada are being pushed in Congress and the House.
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World poll foreshadows tight Welsh assembly vote
Poll predicts a close result on whether Wales should have its own assembly. National Opinion Poll shows 37 percent support, 34 percent undecided, 29 percent oppose with a 4 point margin of error. Vote comes two days before the election as Blair pushes constitutional changes.
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Iraqi officials accused of hindering U N weapons inspection
United Nations chief inspector Richard Butler said Iraq may have tried to hide evidence while inspectors waited to enter two undisclosed sites. In Baghdad Saddam Hussein swam 100 yards across the Tigris River three times to open a swimming competition reported by the Iraqi News Agency.
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Italy opposes new permanent seats on UN Security Council
Italy mobilizes Italian American groups to block Washington's plan to add three developing nations and permanent seats for Germany and Japan. Italy, a top UN budget contributor, sees the proposal as sidelining Europe and leaves Italy without a permanent status in the council.
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Israeli settlers reject Ras al Amad housing compromise
In Jerusalem the government offered to recognize settlers right to live in two houses in Ras al Amad if three families leave temporarily, but Ahmed Tibi said the offer was rejected and settlers would remain. Meanwhile Irving Moskowitz, the Florida millionaire who sparked a Jerusalem housing crisis, has quietly bought additional properties in sensitive parts of the city.
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Bomb blast disrupts talks in N Ireland
A bomb exploded near Belfast in Markethill damaging a police station and homes as Sinn Fein's entry to talks began. No claim of responsibility. Ulster Unionists blamed the IRA, while Sinn Fein and observers said a splinter group may aim to embarrass Gerry Adams and sabotage negotiations.
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