Global News Roundup of Economic and Political Reforms
Moscow tax revenues rose 40 percent in November as a crackdown on tax evasion meets a goal of 3.8 billion in federal taxes. South Africa’s Constitutional Court approves a liberal constitution banning capital punishment, awaiting presidential signing. Ukraine nominates President Kuchma for the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for stabilizing Crimea tensions and pushing reforms. Japan arrests ex health chief Nobuharu Okamitsu over bribes linked to subsidies. Iran orders nearly 1.1 million illegal foreigners to leave, amid Afghan refugee influx.
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Doctors optimistic about Havel recovery
Prague doctors report President Vaclav Havel remains in intensive care after surgery to remove a tumor and half a lung. Surgeon Pavel Pafko said the prognosis is good as Havel reads and communicates by phone.
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Mother Teresa Takes Steps, Disease Improves in Calcutta
In Calcutta, Mother Teresa, 86, improved today after two weeks in hospital for a heart problem. She took a few steps on Wednesday, and doctors said her overall condition is better and she may be allowed to return home this weekend. Dr Tarun Praharaj, treating her, confirmed the improvement.
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Guatemalan rebels sign truce ending long civil war
After 36 years of fighting and 140000 deaths Guatemala and its adversaries signed a truce in Oslo. Residents prayed as Benedictine monks chanted at the Basilica of the Black Christ. Nobel laureate Rigoberta Menchú voiced hope for a peaceful year ahead. Two more accords were planned in Stockholm and Madrid before the final treaty in Guatemala City on December 29.
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