Assad defies backtracking on peace talks with Israel
In Cairo the Syrian president says Syria will not reverse peace talks as Israel promised to withdraw from the Golan Heights. He accuses Netanyahu of trying to renege on deals made by Rabin and Peres. The interview appears in al Ahram.
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Russia and China pledge stronger partnership in Moscow
In a communique at the end of Chinese Premier Li Peng's visit, Russia and China vowed to forge closer military and economic ties to counter U.S. influence. The move signals a strengthening alliance between the two longtime rivals.
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Belgrade mourns activist killed in Milosevic protests
In Belgrade, about 10,000 mourners attended the burial of Predrag Starcevic, 39, the first protest death after Milosevic voided Nov 17 local election results. Demonstrators then marched through streets as international mediators urged Milosevic to concede.
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