Indonesia approves union and looks at Suharto wealth
Indonesia will recognize a banned labor union and sign a workers rights treaty as Habibie promised reforms. estimates place Suharto family wealth around 20 billion dollars with debate over abroad holdings. protests and student sit-ins continue amid IMF bailout talks and bills to reform the economy.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Suharto
Attorney General's Office
Christianto Wibisono
Statistics Bureau
Fahmi Idris
B.J. Habibie
Harpooned whale rams Norwegian fishing boat
An harpooned minke whale rammed the Norwegian boat Bolga off Norway's northern tip, injuring two crewmen and damaging the mast. The whale fled. survival status was unclear per Vendens Gang.
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Oslo
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Vendens Gang
Bridge bidding and play to avoid a slam disaster
Discussion of a bridge deal emphasizing avoiding overreach in auctions and optimizing play in six hearts or six no trump. Advises on opening leads, responses, and the value of choosing declarer from the right hand. Warns against the perfect safety play and highlights handling a 3 0 heart break.
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Ibeen
West
Norump
East
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