U N convoy attacked in Yugoslavia near Sarajevo
A U N convoy carrying baby food and other supplies was hit in a Dobrinja suburb of Sarajevo. One driver died and another was injured as Serb militants fired on the bus and minivan escorted by two U N vehicles. The attack follows ongoing cease fire breakdowns amid the Bosnian conflict.
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Conservative picked to lead Haiti amid turmoil
Marc Bazin, a former World Bank official, named prime minister by interim Haiti authorities amid army backed plans for a consensus government. His appointment faces international opposition as Haiti endures violence, sanctions, and a political deadlock following Aristide's ouster. Bazin would run the country once Parliament approves his ratification.
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Iran backed rebels clash with troops in Kabul violence shocks city
In Kabul Iran backed Hezb e Wahadat fighters clash with troops of the interim government. At least 20 people die and over 80 are injured as fighting disperses hundreds from mud brick homes. The conflict pits Hezb e Wahadat against Ittehad e Islami led by Abdul Rasool Sayyaf amid fears for coalition control and Iranian aims.
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United States Cast as Villain at Earth Summit in Rio
The Earth Summit in Rio opens with the United States cast as the antagonist amid rising anti Washington rhetoric. Environmental groups accuse Bush officials of sabotaging progress by blocking strict carbon emission targets and declining to sign biodiversity protections.
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Danish voters reject European union
In Denmark the no vote narrowly defeated the Maastricht treaty with 50.7 percent rejecting and 49.3 percent approving. Voter turnout reached 82 percent as Parliament confronts the consequences of a split EC path and potential delays to a planned 1999 single currency and common policy.
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Ex-Peruvian president Garcia seeks asylum in Colombia
Former Peruvian President Alan Garcia arrived in Bogota after being granted political asylum by Colombia. He said his life was in danger and vowed to fight against Peru’s dictatorship. Peru’s ambassador denied persecution claims.
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