Global and regional briefs spark diverse 1990s tensions
AP reports a Chinese official was expelled and prosecuted for multi million dollar bribes tied to projects and promotions. In Zimbabwe, nearly 200 attackers burned homes at white owned farms amid farm occupation violence. Slovakia detained ex PM Meciar briefly over alleged improper bonuses before release. Britain finds smoking does not prevent dementia in a major Oxford study. Washington DC tunnels trigger rush hour evacuations with smoke inhalation treated.
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