Ivory smuggling probe targets South Africa and Zimbabwe
The Environmental Investigation Agency accuses South Africa and Zimbabwe of ivory smuggling and elephant poaching to undercut a global ban. The group hopes the report weakens plans to overturn the ivory trading ban at a March 2 Japan meeting. CAPE TOWN reports a whites-only referendum on ending apartheid set for March 17, with de Klerk expected to announce the date and wording. Most analysts predict a narrow victory for de Klerk.
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Strasbourg bans cars in central business district
Strasbourg becomes the first major French city to bar automobiles from its central business district aiming to cut congestion and pollution. Merchants warn of a 10 percent sales drop amid the measure. Strasbourg hosts 252000 residents and hosts the European Parliament.
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Irish abortion case tests Ireland’s Catholic tradition versus Europe
A 14 year old seeks abortion abroad as Ireland’s Supreme Court considers the case. The ruling could spark calls for a constitutional referendum on abortion and reflect clashes between Catholic tradition and European liberal norms. Estimated 4000 Irish women travel to Britain for abortions annually.
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Slavic ralliers press Montenegrin independence demand
About 15 000 demonstrators in Belgrade's Montenegrin capital urged Montenegro to join four other Yugoslav republics in independence. Montenegro's legislature approved union with Serbia, prompting a March 1 referendum as violence flared in Croatia and UN peacekeepers prepared to monitor a fragile cease-fire. Germany urged both states to join international bodies and deepen EC ties.
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Iraqi opposition leaders meet to topple Saddam
Fifteen key Iraqi opposition figures met at Riyadh's Conference Palace to forge a united front against Saddam Hussein. The gathering, aided by Syria and Iran, is the first officially sanctioned Saudi effort since the Gulf War to coordinate efforts among groups from communists to Islamic factions.
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Aristide Partners With Haitian Assembly on New Prime Minister
Exiled Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and Haitian National Assembly leaders reached an agreement late last night to install a new prime minister. The deal followed over 14 hours of talks with the Organization of American States announcing the agreement and seeking wider acceptance amid ongoing uncertainty over military support.
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