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The United Nations conference on extending the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) has begun in New York, with representatives from 174 countries present. The United States, along with Britain, France, and Russia, is pushing for an indefinite extension of the treaty, which has been in effect for 25 years. However, the
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A month-long conference at the United Nations will determine the future of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which has been in effect for 25 years and has helped contain the spread of nuclear weapons. While the Clinton administration favors making the treaty permanent, it appears to lack enough support to ensure
Human rights
Secretary of State Warren Christopher today presented President Clinton with an analysis of China's human rights performance, effectively providing the legal argument for renewing the trade benefits. The trade benefits, known as "most favored nation" status, give China access to the same low tariffs enjoyed by
Christopher, Warren
US Secretary of State Warren Christopher has made significant progress in winning Israeli and Palestinian approval for a UN resolution condemning the Hebron attack on Palestinians. The resolution, which will also express support for the peace process and reaffirm that the final status of Jerusalem will be settled in future
Christopher, Warren
The Clinton Administration has announced plans to ease punitive economic sanctions against China, paving the way for the Hughes Aircraft Company to launch a commercial satellite from the country. This move comes as the Administration presses Beijing to improve its human rights record, a key condition for extending China'
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The Palestine Liberation Organization (P.L.O.) envoy, Nabil Shaath, met with U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher to discuss conditions for resuming peace talks with Israel. Mr. Shaath stated that the P.L.O. demands an international presence to guarantee the safety of Palestinians in the West Bank
United States. Department of State
US Secretary of State Warren Christopher has expressed concern over the detention of Chinese dissidents, including prominent critic Wei Jingsheng, who was recently released. Christopher is set to visit Beijing as part of an 11-day tour of Asia and plans to question Chinese leaders about the fate of government critics.
