Clinton hits back at Republicans for criticising him
US President Bill Clinton has hit back at Republicans for accusing him of failing to make India and Pakistan agree to sign CTBT, saying the refusal by the Senate to ratify the treaty has resulted in loss of his "leverage".



Thousands flee as volcano erupts in Japan
After remaining dormant for two decades, Japan's Mount Usu volcano erupted Friday spewing rocks, ash and gas, and forcing evacuation of thousands of residents.



Cuban boy must be sent back -- US Attorney General
US Attorney General Janet Reno insisted on Friday that six-year-old shipwreck survivor Elian Gonzalez must be returned to Cuba and said Law Enforcement authorities in Florida should cooperate with the decision.



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