Shamir Faces Vote Amid Party Strife and West Bank Tensions
In the West Bank crackdown ten Palestinians and ten Arabs in Gaza were wounded as Israeli forces move against suspected agitators. Meanwhile Prime Minister Shamir demanded an end to internal Likud criticism as U.S. secretary Baker signals possible peace talks setup.
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Romania reshuffles ruling council to form National Unity Council
The National Salvation Front reorganizes its council into a 180 member Council of National Unity to govern until the May 20 elections. The front will hold 93 seats in the new body.
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Bulgaria
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Bucharest
Romania
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China Rights Abuses Under Attack
The Bush administration report to Congress harshly criticizes China’s human rights record after last year’s crackdown, with officials saying the section is unambiguous and comprehensive. The document is to be released publicly on Feb. 21 during testimony by Robert Schiffer before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Financing Foreign Aid Worries Congress
Lawmakers press the Bush administration to account for foreign aid funding as domestic needs and shifts in Europe redraw spending. Senators and representatives debate cutting defense and other programs to fund Israel, Egypt, Poland, and the Soviet Union era aid, with leaders like Jim Sasser Bob Dole and Patrick Leahy weighing options.
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Soviet Union
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First Lung Assist Implant Performed on Teen Patient
Salt Lake City doctors implant IVOX device in a teenage girl at LDS Hospital making her the first recipient of the new lung assist system. The device, designed to oxygenate blood via two tubes from a neck or groin entry, supports those with acute lung failure while other treatments are limited.
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Salt Lake Tribune
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Roger C. Millar
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Japan
Christians Seize Beirut Port Amid Civil War Fighting
In Beirut the Lebanese Christian militia Lebanese Forces pushed back rival forces loyal to Gen. Michel Aoun and seized control of the crucial port as weeklong clashes killed over 164 people and left half a million residents sheltering in basements. A cease-fire dissolved under renewed shelling with civilians reporting heavy damage and disruption of supplies.
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Lebanon
Michel Aoun
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Samir Geagea
East
Metn
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Prus
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Japanese voters face critical choice in the election
Prime Minister Kaifu warns democracy versus socialism as 953 candidates vie for 512 seats. Socialists led by Takako Doi rally 1000 supporters while LDP faces possible loss of majority amid scandals and a 3 percent sales tax.
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Toshiki Kaifu
Japan
Takako Doi
Ms. Doi
Prime Minster
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Liberal Democrats
Colombians Question Truce Offer Amid Ongoing Fighting
Colombia faces skepticism as the FARC proposes a cease fire until May to allow elections. The defense minister questions the plan, noting another leftist group may disrupt the northeast. The toll reaches 50 in six weeks of gang warfare.
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