Hezbollah Leader’s Caravan Attack Sparks Shiite Vow
Shiite leaders vow revenge after Israeli air raid that struck a convoy carrying Hezbollah secretary general Sheik Abbas Musawi in Sidon Lebanon. Musawi his wife and son died along with bodyguards, worsening tensions as Washington eyed peace talks set for February 24.
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South Africa by election tests de Klerk reform drive
In Potchefstroom a parliamentary by election serves as a litmus test for white opinion on President de Klerk’s reform program to share power with blacks. Analysts foresee NP loss to the Conservative Party, signaling how far Afrikaners support constitutional talks and Mandela era reforms.
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OPEC output accord sparks mixed reaction in Geneva
In Geneva the 13 nation OPEC agreed to cut output by 1.2 million barrels per day in spring aiming to lift prices by about four dollars to twenty one. Algeria's Nordine Ait Lapsine criticized the deal predicting no big price rise and suggesting another cut in April. Saudi Arabia balked by pledging to produce about 100000 barrels daily above the agreement. Ministers set a new meeting for April 24.
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Attacks rise on Aristide backers in Haiti
Reports say the Haitian army intensified attacks on Aristide supporters and imposed feudal rule in rural areas. Ransacked homes and forced evacuations occurred in Sainville and other areas, with 1,500 killed since the Sept. 30 coup.
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Swiss voters reject animal testing limits plan
Swiss voters rejected a national referendum to sharply restrict animal experiments with 57 percent voting against the proposal and about 44 percent turnout. The government called the result a triumph of reason and will press on with efforts to reduce animal testing.
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