Yugoslav republics join United Nations in 178-member body
Slovenia Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina were admitted to the United Nations by acclamation, raising membership to 178. Flags rose outside UN headquarters as the three Balkans states joined. The Bush administration announced new sanctions on Serbia over alleged humanitarian abuses, while Baker left open the possibility of European military action as a last resort.
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Bosnia- Herzegovina
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General Assembly
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Serbia
Balkans
James Baker
United States
Yugoslavia
Atrocities Reported Across Bosnia and Croatia Conflicts
Serb villagers recount escapes from Croatian attacks as killings rise in Bosnia. Witnesses describe gruesome injuries and mass violence amid a broader pattern of ethnic cleansing and fear. U.N. records note displacement, civilian targeting, and forced moves to create ethnically pure areas. Reports from Zagreb quote refugees about civilian shootings.
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
Vidoje Vasilic
Pero Jovicic
Bosnia
Croatia
U.N
Cedric Thornbury
Germany and France form joint army corps initiative
Leaders of France and Germany agree to create a joint army corps independent of NATO with a force of at least 35 000. The corps aims to defend western Europe, conduct humanitarian missions and peacekeeping operations and will be established July 1 and operational by October 1 1995. The move seeks to reassure U S allies while keeping a U S military presence in Europe.
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France
Germany
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Britain
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Kohl
Francois Mitterrand
Thai coalition backs reforms after Suchinda crisis
The parliamentary coalition that elevated Prime Minister Suchinda Kraprayoon proposes constitutional amendments to force his ouster by making prime ministers elected from among legislators. Parliament begins debating May 29, with a month expected for consideration amid unrest and rumors of a coup.
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Thailand
Suchinda Kraprayoon
Suchinda
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Coast Guard Allows Haitian Boats Toward Florida
Coast Guard cutters on the Windward Passage let Haitian refugee boats continue toward Florida. Officials aim to deter sea crossings by rescuing far fewer people, a policy criticized by Haitian rights leader who called it let them sail let them sink.
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Tony Long
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