U.S. envoy opens dialogue with China on rights
Richard Schifter announced an unprecedented U S effort to discuss human rights with China. He submitted a list of 150 jailed activists and asked for case by case review under international standards. China showed no promises but allowed further talks amid warming ties and Gulf policy concerns.
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Burmese dissidents form rival government
Burmese dissidents declare a rival government in Bangkok accusing the military rulers of blocking power transfer after free elections won seven months ago. Diplomats in Rangoon fear a government crackdown laundered by the new coalition calling itself the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma.
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Lebanon leader resigns as militias dissent over transition
Prime Minister Salim Hoss resigned seeking a broad-based government to end Lebanon’s civil conflict. The move prompted protests from major militia chiefs Samir Geagea and Walid Jumblatt who warned of a power vacuum and questioned a forthcoming cabinet.
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