Europe Honors War End at V E Day Ceremonies Worldwide
Leaders from 54 nations signed olive leaves in a London ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of V E Day. Crowds cheered as a globe released doves while Prince Charles and Princess Diana attended with other dignitaries including Al Gore and Helmut Kohl.
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Helmut Kohl
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Clinton Yeltsin talks seen as tense postwar summit
Moscow summit previews thin alliance as Clinton and Yeltsin meet behind closed doors to address Chechnya Iran nuclear tech and NATO expansion. Analysts warn relations may worsen though no major breakthroughs expected.
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Veterans Honor Zhukov Statue Near Red Square In Moscow
Moscow hosts a Red Square ceremony with World War II veterans as Western leaders boycott a Soviet parade over Chechnya policy. A new Zhukov statue near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is unveiled while Rolland Duff dies in a parachute accident during V E Day commemorations.
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Clinton urged to approve sanctions against Japan
U S President Clinton faces pressure from economic advisers to approve a sanctions package aimed at forcing Japan to open its market to U S autos and auto parts. Officials hinted at tariffs exceeding 1 billion dollars on Japanese imports while promising strong steps if talks fail.
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Antigua prime minister’s brother arrested amid drug seizure
Police arrested Ivor Bird brother of Antigua’s prime minister after he allegedly resisted a customs search at Vere C. Bird International Airport. A suitcase from Venezuela with 22 pounds of cocaine was dropped by Bird’s accomplice Marcus Chapman before police nabbed him.
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