Cardenas Meets Chiapas Rebels Ahead of Election
Mexico's PRI faces scrutiny as opposition candidate Cuauhtemoc Cardenas met Subcomandante Marcos and about 1,000 peasants in Chiapas. Rebels warned violence could resume without a fair August election while Cardenas voiced sympathy for demands for democracy and economic justice.
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Israelis withdraw from Gaza ending 1967 occupation
Israeli forces pull out of Gaza City completing a staged departure from the strip and turning control to PLO police. Crowds cheered as the Star of David flag came down and the Palestinian flag rose over the former military headquarters and jail, while some prisoners recalled abuses suffered under occupation.
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U N Security Council approves Rwanda peacekeeping force
The Security Council voted to dispatch more than 5,000 African peacekeepers to Rwanda to shield civilians and aid workers amid a humanitarian crisis. They cannot use force to halt fighting outside protected areas, and troop deployment may take months. Rebel advances threaten Kigali, with refugees fleeing toward Gitarama as the RPF tightens its grip.
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London police authorize armed duty first time
London police will for the first time carry Smith & Wesson pistols on duty after Police Commissioner Paul Condon said officers may wear weapons and draw them without prior approval from senior commanders. The move aims to "police the real world" amid growing crime concerns.
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