British hostage set for release in Lebanon amid mediating talks
Iran's IRNA reported in Beirut that a Western hostage believed to be Briton Jack Mann may be freed within hours as part of a possible prisoner swap. The same brief notes another Western captive could soon be released and cites cleric Taleb commenting on the hostage process tied to Israel and Hezbollah factions.
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Federal forces attack Zagreb despite truce in Croatia
Federal troops and warjets launched a major attack on Zagreb despite a truce signing. Air raid alerts were heard in Zagreb and 19 other cities as fighting across Croatia left at least 34 dead and 33 wounded. Two federal planes were shot down in eastern Croatia amid ongoing clashes.
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Gates Seen As Likely CIA Director After Senate Hearing
Senate observers say Robert M Gates appears assured of confirmation as director of central intelligence after a seven hour hearing. Only Senators Metzenbaum and Bradley pressed Gates, while Rudman defended him amid questions about Iran Contra and intelligence sharing with Iraq.
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Witness testifies in Noriega drug trafficking trial
Former Noriega aide Max Mermelstein and ex adviser Luis del Cid testified about cartel cash and bribes routed to Panama. Mermelstein said he saw Noriega named in a Medellin cartel ledger and that Bahamian and Panamanian officials were paid to ship cocaine. Del Cid, who pleaded guilty, described delivering up to 100000 dollars to Noriega.
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Power failure shutters New York area airports
A Manhattan power outage at an AT&T switching center largely closed New Yorks three major airports for hours disrupting national air traffic. FAA officials said radio capacity was reduced at the New York area control center affecting some controllers. AT&T long distance traffic was disrupted citywide but markets remained closed. Flights were delayed or canceled nationwide with travelers unable to inform kin. Normal service was expected by morning.
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