Palestinian Leaders Decry Israel Sealing West Bank and Gaza
Palestinian leaders accuse Israel of turning the occupied territories into a massive collective prison by sealing off the Gaza Strip and West Bank and stepping up arrest raids. Hanan Ashrawi says such actions foster bitterness and hostility as violence spiked in March with 13 Israelis and 26 Palestinians killed.
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Australians vote on replacing queen with Australian president
A poll shows seven of ten Australians want to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. Prime Minister Paul Keating, reelected on March 13, calls for a 2001 referendum and plans to push for a referendum within three years on replacing the monarchy.
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Bosnia accuses Serbia of Muslim genocide at World Court
The Bosnian government asks the International Court of Justice to intervene in the war with Serb forces, alleging a campaign to wipe out Muslims and culture. Serbia denies the charges as groundless while seeking to present its arguments.
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Armenia Advances in Nagorno Karabakh Conflict
Armenian and Nagorno Karabakh troops moved within a mile of Kelbajar in Azerbaijan as fighting intensified. Reports said the town fell late Thursday with buildings burning while thousands fled to the mountains amid a war that has left about 3,000 dead and tens of thousands homeless. Armenia said the gains show Azerbaijan cannot prevent Nagorno Karabakh’s independence.
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