Global Tensions Rise as Riots Echo Across Regions
Across the world reports cite massive police action in New Delhi with over 700 arrests after a week of communal rioting. In Ukraine, workers restore one reactor at Chernobyl as energy needs trump risk. Israel warns over a missing sergeant major amid a border police dispute. Angola threatens retaliation against UNITA amid renewed rebel activity aided by mercenaries in Zaire.
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Kiev
Ukraine
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Oleksander Karasiuk
Pripyat Scientific- Technical Center
Luanda
Angola
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Joao de Matos
Jornal de Angola
National Union For the Total Independence of Angola
Channel Africa
Zaire
U.S. Cuts Global Condom Aid Amid Policy Shifts
The United States plans to ship several hundred million fewer condoms this year via USAID, as Pakistan loses eligibility over its nuclear program and Bangladesh receives European stock. Despite the drop, agency officials say global sexual activity and AIDS trends are unaffected, with other nations gaining 7 to 10 percent more supplies to support family planning and disease prevention.
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U.S. Agency For International Development
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Indonesia quake toll tops 1100 on Flores island
Eastern Indonesia suffered a powerful earthquake with a death toll reaching 1,100 and at least 500 injured. The disaster on Flores left 80 percent of Maumere’s buildings destroyed, and coastal villages wiped out by 80 foot tsunamis reaching inland. Rescue teams report hampered information flow due to poor communications.
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Indonesia
East Nusa Tenggara
Flores
Hendrik Nai
U.S. Geological Survey
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Calif
Gadidjou
Nas
Maumere
Truce in Bosnia unlikely to hold amid renewed shelling
Sarajevo quiet seemed fragile as a new three corridor cease fire for civilians was announced. Serbs denied shelling while Muslim led forces called talks a bluff. Morillon warned stronger UN action and urged commanders to prove authority as fighting around Sarajevo raged. At least 17 000 dead and over 100 000 missing mark the conflict with Serbs holding about 70 percent of Bosnia and Croats controlling much of the rest.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bosnia
Philippe Morillon
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U.N. Security Council
Yugoslavia
Delaware County embraces Operation Santa Claus efforts
In Delaware County volunteers led by JoEllen Holtorf and Pat Becker gather donations to provide warm clothing and toys for children. Recipients are kept confidential while gifts are wrapped at the Harris home in Hopkinton. Merchants churches and residents contributed food and supplies as families receive appropriately sized items and express gratitude amid the Christmas spirit.
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JoEllen Holtorf
Pat Becker
Manchester
Holtorf
Harris
Mary Wendt
Hopkinton
Fam
Russia proposes joint defense with Sweden on subs
In Stockholm, Russia's foreign minister proposed a joint search for submarines with Sweden after decades of intrusions, citing defense of territorial waters. Swedish FM Margaretha of Ugglas remained silent on the idea amid persistent submarine controversy tied to Russia. Prime Minister Carl Bildt has labeled the incursions as Russian.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Andrei Kozyrev
Margaretha of Ugglas
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Kozyrev
Carl Bildt
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