Senators seek MIA clues on Vietnam visit ends
Three U S senators concluded their three day visit to Vietnam after visiting a prison and a Ho Chi Minh City war museum in a bid to obtain more information on missing in action servicemen. They noted rising Vietnamese cooperation as ties with Washington improve.
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Fire devastates Windsor Castle sparking tax debate
Queen Elizabeth toured the burning Windsor Castle as a human chain of soldiers and volunteers saved priceless art by Rembrandt Rubens Van Dyck Canalello and Leonardo. Officials estimate tens of millions in damage with four to six paintings possibly lost while investigators deem accidental ignition likely and political opponents urge restraint.
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Clinton faces tight transition funds and private fundraising
President-elect Clinton may need private donations as the $3.5 million government grant for the transition may not cover 10 weeks of salaries, rent, travel, and utilities. Dee Dee Myers says they will cut costs and raise extra money if needed, as Clinton jogs in a 35 minute rain soaked workout and heads to golf after discussing the U S France trade issue.
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French premier calls trade accord still unacceptable
Premier Pierre Beregovoy on Saturday said the international agreement with the United States to cut farm subsidies is unacceptable. He urged farmers to stay calm and signaled willingness to negotiate, while France faces isolation from EC partners who approved subsidy cuts. The EC fears a trans Atlantic trade war as negotiations continue.
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EC devalues Spanish and Portuguese currencies in euro shakeup
European Community finance officials announce a 6 percent devaluation of Spanish and Portuguese currencies to curb market chaos. The move, the third realignment in two months, does not change their value versus the dollar and takes effect Monday, aiming to calm speculative pressure and push toward a single EC currency under the Maastricht framework.
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