New Turkish Coalition Vows to Crush Kurdish Guerrillas
Parliament approved a new government led by Bulent Ecevit uniting the Democratic Left Party the Nationalist Movement Party and a center right group. The coalition seeks to wipe out Kurdish rebels uphold secularism and pursue anti inflation and privatization policies. The 550 member body backed the program 354 to 182 with 14 not voting. The move aims to stabilize politics after years of instability but deep ideological splits threaten cohesion.
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Jordanians celebrate accession in Amman
Thousands of Jordanians filled Amman's streets to mark King Abdullah II's accession four months after taking the throne. Abdullah in a ceremonial military uniform waved from a beige Buick as Queen Rania in a gold dress and a $2 million crown stood beside him. A motorcade of 20 red jeeps and motorcycles trailed the couple as crowds showered flowers and chanted support. They inspected an honor guard at Raghadan Palace before a gala reception.
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John Paul II hints Poland trip may be last visit
In Wigry Poland officials report Pope John Paul II voiced that his Poland visit could be his final trip, saying this may be the first and perhaps last time he visits as pope. The crowd reacted with tears and songs as the 79 year old pontiff appeared at a lakeside chapel during a 13 day pilgrimage.
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Observers criticize slow Indonesia vote tally
International observers warned that delays in counting from Indonesia’s parliamentary elections risk eroding public trust in its young democracy. Only 5.6 percent of ballots were tabulated by Monday night, with officials citing cheating checks and logistical hurdles across 13 000 islands.
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