Gorbachev's Finest Hour Reshapes Kremlin Power
Soviet leader wins temporary govern ment changes that curb his own power and create a collective presidency with republic leaders. Yeltsin faces off while Gor bachev may retain influence through foreign policy and command of armed forces as elections loom.
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Arkady Murashev
A Look at the New Soviet Government
The State Council is the highest government body led by the Soviet president and includes leaders of all republics. It coordinates domestic foreign policy, oversees defense security and law enforcement, and its decisions are legally binding. An Inter Republic Economic Committee will coordinate the national economy with a chairman named by the president with council agreement.
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Supreme Soviet description of structure and powers
The Supreme Soviet is the two chamber legislature with a Council of the Republics and a Council of the Union. It enacts constitutional changes, admits states, and reviews the president's reports on major issues. It approves the union budget, declares war, and concludes peace. The Council of the Republics ratifies and annuls treaties and approves laws from the Council of the Union.
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Baltic nations gain independence from Kremlin rule
The Kremlin grants freedom to Lithuania Latvia and Estonia ending over five decades of Soviet control. The State Council led by Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin recognizes the three Baltic states at its first meeting as international recognition grows. The move follows the failed August coup and Lenin period demand for autonomy amid mass demonstrations and sanctions.
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Osijek under siege as Yugoslav conflict escalates
In Osijek and nearby Vukovar heavy shelling continues after a ceasefire, with residents sheltering in basements and gasoline shortages triggering panic. Civilians, including Slavica Stiner, endure bombardment from Serb forces backed by Yugoslav units. Tens of thousands remain at risk as Croatia fights to defend its territory amid international peace talks.
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Tudjman
Dottie West remembered as pioneering country artist
Dottie West, a pioneer of country music and later a pop crossover star, died in Nashville Tennessee after an automobile accident. The Los Angeles Times notes her role alongside Loretta Lynn in proving women could compete on honky tonk stages, her Grand Ole Opry invitation in 1964, and her later rise with What Are We Doin in Love. Close associates recall her generous spirit and down home charm despite bankruptcy and career reversals.
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Iran accuses Israel of delaying hostage deal in Lebanon
BeIRUT AP A senior Iranian diplomat accuses Israel of blocking hostage talks by not freeing Arab detainees and warns hopes fade unless Lebanese and Palestinian detainees are released. The 11 Western hostages including five Americans are thought held by pro Iranian Shiite militants amid regional tension.
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