Mandela government unveils amnesty policy for political crimes
South Africa's new government announced amnesty for political crimes tied to full confessions as part of a truth commission plan. Justice Minister Dullah Omar said Mandela would decide who qualifies, with a Dec 6 1993 cutoff, aiming to heal deep racial wounds through disclosure and reconciliation.
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Israel and Syria resume land for peace talks over Golan
Jerusalem AP Israel and Syria plan direct discussions on a land for peace deal in the Golan Heights with a central U S role. Environment Minister Sarid warned a painful price for accommodation but said the talks could pave paths to broader peace and regional accords.
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Baltic Nations Join NATO Fleet in BALTOPS 94 Exercise
In Kiel Germany the BALTOPS 94 sea exercise opened with 52 vessels. Participants include Russia Poland Lithuania with observers from Estonia Latvia Finland Sweden and several NATO members Belgium Denmark Germany Netherlands Norway Britain and the United States. Ireland sent an observer marking its first involvement. The BALTOPS drills aim to strengthen ties under NATO's Partnership for Peace after the Cold War.
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