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Battle of words between US, Iraq
The war of words between Iraq and United States is showing no signs of abating, with the Clinton administration firmly urging Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to end his defiance over the question of granting United Nations access to mass destruction weapons sites, in return for lifting of economic sanctions.
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Benazir wanted cash, not F-16s: Report
The controversy over the refund of F-16 money by the United States to Pakistan had another dimension to it - one that could well turn out to be the crucial missing link in former prime minister Benazir Bhutto's Mirage aircraft scandal involving allegations of kickbacks. The US report indicated
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SC orders ATR in forest land scam
The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka Government to file an action taken report (ATR) within two weeks on the encroachment of 3,309 acres of reserve forest land in Chikmaglur district. A wildlife activist has sought action against prominent persons, including the state JD chief, for encroachment of forest land in Chikmaglur.
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Pak excesses in Gilgit bared
Pakistan authorities have let loose repression against the people in Gilgit, Baltistan and Hunza. Khan Naji, a senior leader from the areas occupied by Pakistan urged the United Nations to press upon Pakistan to stop repression against the people in this region and call for early elections under its auspices.
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