Iran vote boosts Rafsanjani as parliament election begins
In Tehran Iranians vote in parliamentary elections seen as strengthening President Hashemi Rafsanjani and pursuing economic reform and broader Western ties. Officials note a large candidate pool but widespread disqualification of rivals and uncertain turnout. Rafsanjani urged ballots Even critics urged participation amid a complex vote system.
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Prosecutors silent on extra charges in Noriega case
Prosecutors declined to rule out further indictments after Manuel Noriega’s conviction on eight drug and racketeering counts. Former prosecutors warn about statute limits and note racketeering laws could apply to any continuing conspiracy. Noriega awaits sentencing on July 10 and faces transfer to Tampa for marijuana smuggling charges.
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PLO Leader Yasser Arafat Returns to Tunisia
Yasser Arafat arrived in Tunis aboard Libyan Airlines flight after a crash landing in the Libyan desert. He was greeted by President Zine al Abidine Ben Ali and Camouflage-clad children as he saluted the Tunisian flag in a brief ceremony. Arafat, age 62, wore fatigues and a scarf, leaving by motorcade without making a public statement.
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Afghan groups agree to form interim council in U N plan
U N Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali said warring Afghan parties agreed to form a pretransition council to hand power to an interim government by month’s end. He noted one radical leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar rejected the accord from Islamabad.
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