Manila beefs up forces in Spratly Islands
Philippine military ramps up naval patrols and fortifies garrisons in the Spratly Islands after Chinese moves, amid high South China Sea tensions. President Ramos said Chinese vessels built a platform on Panganiban Reef and detained Filipino fishermen previously.
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Mandela to retire in 1999 at age 80
President Nelson Mandela said he will retire when his term ends in 1999 and step aside for a younger leader. He noted he will be 80 that year and that an octogenarian should not meddle in political affairs.
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