Austria to Give Up Neutrality Under EC Pressure
Austria, under industry and European Community pressure, quietly abandons a 37 year policy of neutrality. A memorandum to 12 EC member governments seeks to join a new European security system, with no mention of neutrality. The move follows Sweden and Switzerland and ends Austria’s 1955 law pledging permanent neutrality.
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U.N. team moves to open Sarajevo airport amid siege
A U.N. team of about 50 observers led by Brig. Gen. Louis Mackenzie arrives in Sarajevo to inspect the airport and push for a cease-fire restoration as the city endures renewed shelling. Serb forces pull back partially while residents shelter in basements. The United States seeks to block Serbia and Montenegro from gaining new U.N. seats and Lugar urges threats of force if talks fail.
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U.S. and Third World clash over forest aid at Earth Summit
United States resists binding commitments to fund forest protection while Malaysia leads Third World nations in demanding explicit linkage between conservation and aid. With over 100 heads of state arriving in Rio, Bush plans to attend as talks on climate, species protection, and Agenda 21 proceed. Maurice Strong cites Agenda 21 costs at 125 billion dollars annually as delegates debate financing and distribution.
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Former diplomat named prime minister of Thailand
A former diplomat and businessman who led Thailand out of a political crisis was named prime minister on Wednesday. Anand Panyarachan said he would serve four months to prepare for parliamentary elections after riots over military interference. Activists warned his appointment could trigger new protests, though it calmed opposition.
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