South Korea elects first civilian president in three decades
South Korea chose ruling party candidate Kim Young Sam as president with 42 percent of the vote as 86 percent counted. Kim Dae Jung trailed with 34 percent, Chung Ju Yung held 16 percent and the result marked a milestone toward democracy, with a peaceful election and a smooth transfer of power.
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U.S. Warns Iraq Over Attacks on Kurdish Region Aid
The United States accuses Iraq of bombing U.N. relief convoys in northern Iraq and warns Baghdad not to strike Kurds. Assistant Secretary Edward Djerejian cites patterns of relief convoy sabotage, with at least 15 trucks damaged this week. A senior official says U.N. action may follow, details TBA.
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World and regional political shifts unfold across three continents
In Bosnia Herzegovina Lord Owen seeks Serb surrender and an honorable settlement while Bosnian President Izetbegovic agrees to talks. In Taiwan voters choose a new legislature with Democratic Progressive Party gains likely and Nationalists hold power. In Angola U.S. diplomat Davidow resumes talks with UNITA as peace efforts restart amid civil war tensions.
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Lebanon rejects acceptance of 417 Palestinian exiles
Palestinians exiled from Israel were refused entry by Lebanon and left stranded near the border zone. Red Cross tents offered aid as Lebanese tanks blocked routes and UN forces supervised a tense stand off. Israel refused to take them back, sparking international criticism.
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Russia and China forge broad Sino-Russian cooperation pledges
In Beijing, President Yeltsin and Chinese leaders signed 24 agreements spanning troop reductions, joint nuclear energy ventures, and expanded Eco ties aimed at boosting trade into the billions. Officials touted a stabilizing border partnership and a new stage in 21st century world politics as wary powers watch.
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Serbian vote may shape Balkans future in key election
Serbia heads to a presidential vote between Slobodan Milosevic and Milan Panic with each polling around 40 percent. Milosevic, current president, is linked by the United States to Yugoslav disintegration. The ballot also includes federal and regional legislatures as Croatia Montenegro and others have seceded.
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