Word: extremists
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Philippine police today arrested two men in what the government called a Muslim extremist plot against Pope John Paul II, who was visiting Manila as part of a four-nation tour of Asia. Manila press reports said police are searching for about 20 foreigners in the alleged conspiracy, which reportedly targeted U.S. airlines. Two Pakistani men allegedly involved in the plot were arrested last Friday near the residence of the Vatican ambassador. Police sources told Manila reporters that the men had bomb-making materials in their hotel rooms. Police reportedly are now seeking a 26-year-old Kuwaiti-born "electronics...
...said proportional representation has led to polarization in city politics. Voters are forced to choose extremist candidates in the hopes that their political platforms will be preserved if votes are transferred, Cyr said...
Instead White House aides glimpsed an opportunity. Helms' blast -- the second reckless salvo from the archconservative Republican in four days -- offered Clinton a chance to point out how extremist Republicans can be. His public reaction was carefully studied: calling Helms' comments "unwise and inappropriate," the President suggested that Republicans might want to examine whether Helms was fit to serve as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "That's a decision for them to make," said Clinton...
...from the upper brackets, with either a national sales tax or a flat tax of 17% on everybody. But it took congressional Democrats until week's end to utter their first opposition rhetoric. "We're not about to roll over and play dead while the Republicans rubber stamp their extremist, supply-side agenda," warned House Democratic leader Richard Gephardt...
...Florida jury recommended death for antiabortion extremist Paul Hill after convicting him of murdering Dr. John Britton and his escort James Barrett outside a Pensacola clinic in July. Hill, already convicted on federal charges, had told the jury beforehand, "You may mix my blood with the blood of the unborn ... However, truth and righteousness will prevail." A judge will decide later whether to impose the death sentence...