Peacekeeping drills misuse alleged by hard-line group
A hard-line faction in Moscow accuses the United States of aiming to occupy Russia via joint peacekeeping drills. They cite reconnaissance of the Russian army and air fields as steps toward occupation. Separately in Rome, Pope John Paul II, 74, stumbles with stomach pain during a public Mass in the Alps fueling health concerns amid a 10 day vacation.
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Princess Diana denies making crank calls
London AP reports Princess Diana denies making more than 300 crank calls to a married friend. She claims ignorance of payphone use while tabloids debate the source, noting calls allegedly originated from Kensington Palace.
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Malaysia plans to expand caning punishment
Kuala Lumpur reports that Malaysia intends to extend flogging to illegal female immigrants and white collar criminals. The plan would use school style caning to avoid scars, as currently women are exempt while men face flogging for drug, kidnapping, or armed robbery offenses.
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Germany and Russia join against nuclear smuggling
Russia and Germany vow cooperation to curb illicit nuclear material trade. They will establish liaison offices in Bonn and Moscow, tighten border controls, share confiscated material data, and conduct joint analyses to trace origins, while not confirming the Munich plutonium source.
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U S Plans Hanoi Liaison Office in Vietnam This Fall
The United States will open a Hanoi liaison office in September or October as a step toward full diplomatic relations. The 11 member mission will handle MIA issues human rights trade and economics. Hanoi will open its own office in Washington.
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