Why other nations look to U S in Somalia crisis
AP special correspondent reviews why the United States bears a central role in Somalia, with up to 20 000 troops offered by the Bush administration. Marines and other forces would lead a U N backed mission while allied nations contribute, highlighting America’s power projection and global reach.
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Gaidar Defends Free Market Reforms in Congress
Acting Prime Minister Yegor Gaidar told the Congress of People's Deputies that Russians favor market reforms and that public support is growing for the switch to a free economy. He conceded inflation remains high at 25 percent monthly and noted fewer strikes as proof of acceptance amid hard line opposition.
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Khmer Rouge blocks release of six UN observers
Khmer Rouge guerrillas refused to free six unarmed U.N. peacekeepers, raising tensions ahead of a Cambodia war end accord. A helicopter sent to locate truce monitors was shot at, wounding a French officer, while the observers were seized Tuesday at a Khmer Rouge checkpoint on the Stoeng Sen River during troop monitoring.
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