Cease-fire moves in Tajikistan and Sri Lanka clashes flare
The United Nations says Tajikistan leaders agreed to a tentative cease-fire and a permanent accord to be signed in Moscow on December 19 after heavy eastern Tajik fighting. In Sri Lanka rebels overran a police camp in the east, killing at least 38 troops as 39 police and soldiers were wounded.
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Kohl's Cabinet Approves German Troop Deployment to Bosnia
Germany's cabinet approves sending 3000 infantry to join a 31000-strong NATO multinational force in Bosnia. This marks Germany's first combat troop deployment abroad since World War II.
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U.N. stalemate as France blocks Ghanaian for secretary-general
U N undersecretary Kofi Annan of Ghana leads a four man field in unofficial Security Council balloting but France votes against him blocking the only African candidate with majority support. The veto follows the U S veto of Boutros Boutros-Ghali to seek re election.
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Civilian named Russia's defense minister in landmark move
President Boris Yeltsin announced that Igor Rodionov would retire from the armed forces and serve as a civilian defense minister. Aimed at reform, Rodionov will oversee plans for a professional army in the coming years while continuing to push military modernization.
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Russia opposes NATO enlargement amid talks with alliance
Russia accepts a NATO overture to negotiate ties but denounces eastward expansion as likely to divide Europe again. Foreign Minister Primakov says enlargement will create a new division. NATO's Solana and U S Secretary Christopher note tough decisions ahead and welcome talks on a mutual understanding.
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