Takeshita Stands Behind Controversial Justice Minister
In Tokyo Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita kept Takashi Hasegawa as justice minister despite revelations of donations from Recruit Co. Hasegawa, 76, admitted years of dues to the Recruit linked Hakusenkai and apologized saying he will continue as justice minister, while opposition calls for resignation persist.
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Sakharov Peace Mission Backed by Gorbachev
Yelena Bonner says Andrei Sakharov with a five member delegation visited Yerevan Stepanakert and Baku seeking a compromise in the Nagorno Karabakh dispute. She notes Gorbachev and Yakovlev approved the trip and hints at potential further region visits amid ongoing violence and Armenian demands for annexation.
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China Officials Call End to Anti Black Demonstrations
Chinese officials in Nanking appealed to end daily anti black protests that followed a Christmas Eve clash between African students and Chinese. About 140 Africans remained under house arrest at a guest house outside Nanking as police blocked calls and movement.
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Nanking
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Nepal
Bangladesh
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