Rebels release more hostages in Peru crisis
Rebels at the Japanese ambassador residence in Lima say they are gradually freeing captives while keeping the president's brother and other officials to bolster leverage. The group lists 74 still held since December 17, including judges, generals, congressmen, ambassadors, and Pedro Fujimori, amid uncertainty and a tense responding international scene.
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Serbian Orthodox Church backs opposition in Milosevic era
The Serbian Orthodox Church for the first time openly backs the opposition to Slobodan Milosevic, accusing him of destroying the country and risking war to stay in power. Church leaders issued an emergency statement after meeting, calling for restoration of Nov. 17 local election results and denouncing the president’s attacks on history and unity.
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Rebels seize Mobutu mining heartland and Mangbwalu town
Zairian rebels announce control of Mangbwalu 25 miles north of Bunia and Mobutu’s Kilo moto gold region covering 32 000 square miles with gold reserves reportedly at 100 tons. Rebels name a new Ituru regional commissioner amid upheaval in northern Zaire.
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