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Serb forces,defying stern United Nations warnings, today crossed a deadly threshold in the Bosnian struggle by dropping napalm on a "safe area" designated by the U.N. The incident in northwest Bosnia was the first confirmed use of napalm in the 2 1/2-year war. NATO was reportedly considering a response.Post your opinion on theInternationalbulletin board...
While most Harvard students feasted on eggplant parmesan or Scandinavian-style vegetables last night, Currier House residents were treated to pan-roasted northwest salmon with grilled ratatouille and herb-encrusted Alaskan spot prawns...
Investigators probing the Monday night crash of American Eagle flight 4184 in northwest Indiana are going down the list of possible causes -- but the most obvious clues don't seem to stand up to scrutiny. Initially, rainy, windy weather along an approach to Chicago was thought to be a possibility, but National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Jim Hall said today that while conditions were far from ideal, "airplanes operate every day in this type of weather." Another possible cause, mechanical failure, is also questionable. The European-manufactured plane was almost brand new. It was registered with federal officials in March...
...commmuter plane on its way from Indianapolis to Chicago's O'Hare Airport crashed late today in northwest Indiana, killing all 68 passengers on board. American Eagle Flight 4184 went down about 30 miles south of Gary, Ind., at about 4 p.m. EST, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The heavy rain and driving winds -- gusts up to nearly 50 m.p.h. -- forced authorities to halt the search of the area until tomorrow.People wishing to receive information about passengers may contact American Eagle...
...Muslim-led Bosnian government may be sensing victory in the aftermath of today's push even further into Serb territory. The offensive threatened a vital Serb supply line, near Sarajevo, which connects far-flung Serb-held territories. At the same time, they're pursuing a significant northwest offensive, sending 10,000 Serbs fleeing in their wake. The refugees "are completely shocked, stunned by the turn of events," says Peter Kessler, a spokesman for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. Meanwhile, Serb leaders are scrambling to retaliate, vowing a speedy, major military response, and are already firing on civilians. Over...