Yeltsin urges Russians to vote against hard-liners in polls
President Boris Yeltsin, recovery from illness, appeals in a TV address to remember Soviet hardships and reject hard-liners in Sunday's State Duma elections. He warns against restoring the past and champions preserving free markets and democracy amid a Communist surge and centrist Our Home is Russia alliance.
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Intense fighting on second day of Chechen elections
In Chechnya rebels attacked Urus-Martan and Gudermes as polling began to choose Chechen leadership and deputies to Moscow. Gunfire and shelling from Russian howitzers were heard near Grozny while turnout averaged 30 percent. Doku Zavgayev faces two lesser rivals.
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EU Leaders Pause On A Unified Currency By 2002 Summit
At a two day Madrid meeting of 15 European Union leaders they pursue a unified currency to replace local monies with a target of 2002. The euro is the leading contender but not widely enthusiastically embraced.
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France ends rail strike amid concessions and unrest
France votes to return to work after a three week rail walkout signaling a partial return of trains buses and mail services. Gov ernment concessions appeased weary workers though hard line unions vow to press for more while nationwide protest plans continue.
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Arafat Launches West Bank Presidential Campaign
Yasser Arafat kicked off his presidential campaign in Nablus amid a roaring crowd of thousands in the West Bank’s largest city, signaling a major political bid. Gazette wire services
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North Korea Accepts Two Nuclear Reactors in Exchange for Freeze
The U S led deal worth 4.5 billion dollars delivers North Korea two 1 000 megawatt light water reactors and a commitment to freeze its nuclear program. South Korea and Japan fund most costs while the United States provides fuel aid and waste storage support. Stephen Bosworth of the Korean Energy Development Organization calls the accord a balanced win for both sides.
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