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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1995
Page
5
Pope John Paul II urged forgiveness for crimes committed by Catholics against other Christians as he spoke in Olomouc Czech Republic. He called for healing of historic religious divisions and pledged to forgive past wrongs.
In Mogadishu thousands of Somalis backed warlord General Mohamed Farrah Aidid in a peaceful march not joining his opponents. The event aimed to disrupt a meeting led by Osman Hassan Atta, seen as blocking political reconciliation. In Celle Germany a 38 year old prisoner seized a guard and demanded 140000 dollars and freedom, triggering police alerts.
Beijing police detained Wang Dan, a leading figure from the 1989 pro democracy protests, as authorities crack down on activists ahead of the June 4 anniversary. Five dissidents have been detained in the latest wave. Dominican prostitutes seek labor rights including maternity sick leave severance pay and vacations. Representatives end a four day conference calling for protections and union representation.
Washington AP reports Worldwatch Institute Vital Signs 1995 notes human demands exceed Earth's resources. Highlights include 15 percent rise in photovoltaic cell sales, 16 percent gain in energy efficient bulbs, 22 percent growth in wind power, 173 environmental treaties, 45 million more TV sets, and a rise in urban living to 74 percent. Frogs decline in 17 countries due to contamination and habitat loss.
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