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POLITICS-CUBA: U.S. Takes New Measures on Cuba
The U.S. government Tuesday announced that it will ease some restrictions on ties with Cuba, but rejected bolder steps, including a comprehensive bipartisan review of Cuba policy, as urged by some influential Republicans.POLITICS-US: Washington Tries to Clarify its Iraq Policy
The U.S. Government, fresh from its four-day bombing campaign against Iraq, declared Thursday it would strike again if it uncovers evidence that Baghdad is rebuilding weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them.POLITICS-U.S.: Iraq Attacks Raises New Diplomatic Questions
This week's U.S.-British air attacks on Iraq, while unlikely to oust Saddam Hussein from power or even significantly reduce his ability to build and deploy weapons of mass destruction, may still have profound diplomatic and regional consequences.US-OUTLOOK: Partisan Politics to Dominate 1999 Foreign Policy
If the last few weeks are any indication, 1999 will be a tumultuous year for the United States and its role in the world.RIGHTS-US: Los Angeles Votes Burma Sanctions Despite Court Ruling
The Los Angeles City Council, defying a recent federal court ruling and pressure from big business, has voted unanimously to ban companies that do business in Burma from bidding for city contracts.RIGHTS-U.S.: Pressure to Prosecute Pinochet Mounts
Six weeks after the arrest in London of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, the pressure on the administration of U.S. President Bill Clinton to indict the former Chilean dictator for murders his secret police committed here 22 years ago is mounting steadily.RIGHTS-AMERICAS: What the Eagle Knows About the Condor
"(S)ince the promulgation of Decree Law No. 521, officially establishing DINA as the national intelligence arm of the government, Colonel CONTRERAS has reported exclusively to, and received orders only from President PINOCHET."RIGHTS-AMERICAS: What the Eagle Knows About the Condor
"(S)ince the promulgation of Decree Law No. 521, officially establishing DINA as the national intelligence arm of the government, Colonel CONTRERAS has reported exclusively to, and received orders only from President PINOCHET."POLITICS-IRAQ: US Suggests Working to Oust Saddam Hussein
President Bill Clinton's suggestion last Sunday that Washington will once again seek "a new government" to replace Iraq's Saddam Hussein appears to have gained momentum, despite strong reservations by top officials and analysts here.POLITICS-US: A Tale of Two Terrorists
"We believe he should be extradited and brought to justice, and we hope a way will be found to extradite him ... We have no doubt that this man is a terrorist, and he, therefore, should receive no safe haven."TRADE: U.S. Renews Banana Battle with E.U.
The United States Thursday opened a new offensive against the European Union (EU) over its banana import rules and called for a quick hearing by a World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel to settle the matter.RIGHTS-US: Children Suffering in U.S. Justice System
More than 100,000 U.S. children are sent to correctional facilities each year, often without access to adequate mental health or educational services, according to a report released Wednesday by Amnesty International (AI).LABOUR-US: ‘No Sweat’ Campaign Heats Up
Labour unions and activists say that the White House accord between U.S. apparel and footwear companies and human-rights groups to monitor working conditions in foreign plants will not eliminate sweatshops.TRADE: Fears of US-Japan Clash at APEC Summit/CORRECTED REPEAT
U.S. President Bill Clinton's sudden decision to stay away from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Kuala Lumpur in order to deal with the Iraq crisis will weaken Washington's hand in advancing its free trade agenda.TRADE: Fears of US-Japan Clash at APEC Summit
U.S. President Bill Clinton will try to persuade this week's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit meeting in Kuala Lumpur not to give up on trade liberalisation - but he faces opposition from his closest regional ally, Japan.ENVIRONMENT BULLETIN-UNITED STATES: U.S. Signs Protocol on Greenhouse Gases
The United States Thursday signed the Kyoto Protocol to cut emissions of greenhouse gases, but top officials said there were no immediate plans to submit the treaty for ratification by a hostile, Republican-led Senate.POLITICS: US Sanctions on South Asia May be Lifted Soon
The U.S. government says sanctions imposed to punish India and Pakistan for testing nuclear weapons may be lifted soon.ENVIRONMENT: U.S. Signs Protocol on Greenhouse Gases
The United States Thursday signed the Kyoto Protocol to cut emissions of greenhouse gases, but top officials said there were no immediate plans to submit the treaty for ratification by a hostile, Republican-led Senate.TRADE-US: Clinton Braces Against Protectionist Clamour
The U.S. government, having gained at least a temporary respite in the global financial crisis, is moving to head off a rising clamour by trade protectionists.TIBET-US: Tibet Seeks US Support for Talks with China
U.S. President Bill Clinton met the Dalai Lama Tuesday and the Tibetan leader called for informal consultations with China as a prelude to a sincere dialogue with Beijing authorities.CULTURE-US: The Latest White House Sex Scandal is 200 Years Old!
With most U.S. voters rejecting the Republican drive to impeach President Bill Clinton for his sexual liaison with Monica Lewinsky, a new White House sex scandal is claiming the public's attention.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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