Friday, October 9, 1998
Clinton urges "vote of conscience"
With a vote to launch an impeachment inquiry against President Bill Clinton just a few hours away, the White House tried to line up support from wavering Democrats worried that his troubles could sink their re-election hopes.
Sharif goes ahead with Shariat; 2 more generals quit
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif decided on Thursday evening to present the Shariat Bill in the National Assembly. The Cabinet has decided to present the Bill today, after removing some of its controversial aspects. The decision is seen as an indication that Sharif will have his way, despite criticism over Army chief General Jehangir Karamat's resignation yesterday.
Lanka revises death-list; nearly 800 classed as missing in action
Sri Lanka's defence ministry on Thursday released its final death count at Killinochchi but its effort to play down the severe losses suffered by the Army has left nearly 800 families lurching between the hope and agony of the words ``Missing In Action''.
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