Non Communist Coalition Wins Georgia Elections
In Tbilisi the Round Table Free Georgia coalition led by Zviad Gamsakhurdia appears set to win about 60 to 70 percent of Georgia's 250-seat Supreme Soviet. The 3 million eligible voters faced long lines as this marked the first multiparty Soviet election. Runoffs are planned for Nov. 11.
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Power Of Maronites Nears End In Lebanon Crisis
Beirut reports the dominance of Maronite Catholics over Lebanon politics eroding amid sectarian violence and rising Islamism. The Oct 21 slaying of Dany Chamoun marks a bold turn as power-sharing plans threaten Maronite privileges and trigger fears of a return to worse times.
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Tiny Island Dispute Strains Northeast Asia Ties
The Senkaku Diaoyutai争 dispute flares as Taiwan and Japan clash over control of five islets in the East China Sea. Taiwan and Chinese observers rally, while Japan faces regional distrust amid its Gulf troop proposal.
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