Gorbachev Promises Baltic Independence but Rejects Resignation
Gorbachev said Baltic independence may be accepted if the people of the Baltics demand it, while insisting the Soviet Union must stay intact. He vowed not to resign, deeming such a move immoral, as talks on troop withdrawal and union shape proceed amid a broader crisis.
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Major hails Gorbachev reforms after Moscow visit
British Prime Minister John Major credited Mikhail Gorbachev with foiling the Kremlin coup and backed Baltic states UN membership. He met Gorbachev and Yeltsin during a nine hour Moscow stopover and urged central control of nuclear weapons while discussing reforms and Western aid.
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Armenia backs UN force proposal for Karabakh crisis
Armenian officials endorsed Barbara Boxer's call for UN peacekeepers in Nagorno Karabakh amid fighting and hostage captures. Prime Minister Manukyan praised the idea as brilliant while refugee relief head Garlen Petrossian welcomed Boxer during her Kiravkan tour. Tass later reported hostages totaling 25 with 17 Armenians and 8 Azerbaijanis held.
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Baltic Leaders Demand Soviet Troop Withdrawal After Gorbachev Promises
Baltic officials welcomed Gorbachev pledge allowing republics to break free but pressed for concrete talks on Soviet troop withdrawal. Lithuania's Landsbergis hailed a new era while Estonia's Meri urged independence recognition and a swift troop pullout from the Baltic region.
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Inmate Riot at Pitchess Ranch Leaves 35 Injured
At Pitchess Honor Rancho in Santa Clarita California a race driven riot erupted among 92 inmates after a dispute over phone use. 35 were injured and treated at three area hospitals for concussions stab wounds and cuts while the rest faced non life threatening injuries. The clash pitted Hispanic and black inmates and involved homemade knives as authorities describe the hour long disturbance.
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Yugoslavia peace push gains with EC plan
In Belgrade an EC official aids a cease fire plan as Croatian fighting continues. Three more deaths reported in Zagreb and airspace over Croatia Slovenia remains closed amid tensions. A Ugandan Airlines Boeing 707 with alleged arms for Croatia is intercepted.
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Boy Dies After 600 Foot Fall in Water Pipe
A 12 year old boy died after tumbling 600 feet down an open 36 inch water pipe at a Bronx construction site. Rescuers spent 15 hours navigating sewage pipes with 150 personnel including Don Carroll and Anton Dennis as partners Giovanni Rios and the boy were trapped in a U shaped section. The fatal fall prompted a government inquiry into why the shaft was left open.
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