Hong Kong Reporter Freed After Three Years In Prison
Xi Yang a Hong Kong reporter freed on probation after three years in a Chinese prison for stealing state secrets. He served a 12 year sentence while a bank employee received 15 years. Xi earlier in 1993 had reported Beijing planned to raise rates.
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Chris Patten
Wei Jingsheng
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Australia
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Xinhua
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Chechen Candidates Rally for Independence Across Chechnya
Chechnya held rallies in Grozny and remote villages as presidential candidates push independence from Russia amid a five year status pause. Voters voice support for breaking formal ties and peace deals limit recognition, while Basayev campaigns amid past hostage notoriety.
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Peru police step up maneuvers ahead of talks
Peru officials say police have increased activity around the Tupac Amaru rebels mansion to pressure negotiations to end the five week siege and secure the release of 73 captives. Education Minister Palermo stresses peaceful motives as talks stall and rebels demand free jailed comrades.
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