Rwanda soldiers hope French help halts rebel advance
Lt Col Edward Gasarabwe leads four battalions defending a key east west road from Gitarama toward the Zairean border town of Kibuye to keep Rwanda united. He credits French troops for protecting civilians and flanks while the army fights with dwindling arms and frequent retreats.
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Russia enacts anti-bandit decree crackdown on crime
Moscow implements a new regime allowing police to detain suspects for up to 30 days without charges and search without warrants. The move aims to curb organized crime amid public fears of mafia influence and a struggling political backlash to President Yeltsin's June 12 decree.
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North Korea and U S set Geneva talks on nuclear issue
The United States and North Korea plan face to face negotiations in Geneva on July 8 to discuss a package deal on the nuclear issue and other matters. Officials expect the session to last about a week with hopes of progress despite a history of tense, fragile talks.
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Global conflicts and crises head the week’s front page
Reports from Aden show northern troops fighting southern secessionists with tanks and artillery leaving dozens dead and many wounded. In Australia autopsy studies link heavy drinking to brain shrinkage and nutrient deficiencies. Bangladesh reports violence as Muslim protesters clash with supporters of Taslima Nasrin leaving many injured. Ukraine hints at a July runoff with Kravchuk leading in the west and Kuchma strongest in the east and south.
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Japan’s LDP and Socialists edge toward coalition
In Tokyo the Liberal Democratic Party and the Socialist Party began negotiations on forming a coalition to govern. Leaders Yohei Kono and Tomiichi Murayama, long rivals, discussed a possible third coalition in two months as Associated Press reported.
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U.S. to Expand Haiti Sanctions On Visas
The Clinton administration plans to revoke non immigrant visas held by Haitians inside Haiti to pressure the military regime. The move is largely symbolic as air traffic with Haiti remains banned and follows prior actions freezing assets of Haitian officers and supporters.
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