Rwanda truce collapses as fighting erupts in Kigali
Rebels and government forces clash in Kigali after the UN brokered truce falls apart. General Paul Kagame blames government troops for breaking the halt and questions the planned 5500 peacekeepers, urging UN to focus on humanitarian aid only.
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Plane crash marks start of Rwanda genocide era
The presidential plane struck the wall of the Kigali estate and exploded on April 6, killing President Habyarimana and Burundi's Cyprian Ntaryamira. Rebels seized Kanembe district as violence spread. government blamed rebels, rebels blame government. The scene showed opulent details of the estate amid widespread massacres and civilian deaths.
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Scud strike kills 30 in Sana'a Yemen capital
A Scud missile hit the Al-Qaa neighborhood in Sana'a killing at least 30. Five buildings collapsed and Jumhouriya Hospital windows were blown out. Rescue workers recovered 30 bodies as soldiers and residents aided in emergency efforts near President Saleh's home nearby.
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Kohl's candidate wins presidency in Germany
Berlin AP Kohl's choice for president, Roman Herzog, won in the Federal Convention after three ballots, in a ceremonial role seen as a moral voice for reunified Germany. He will take office July 1, replacing Richard von Weizsäcker and faces criticism over his acceptance speech toward foreigners and Nazi history.
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Ortega re elected to head Sandinistas
Daniel Ortega was re elected to lead the Sandinista National Liberation Front, fending off moderates seeking party control in Managua. In Belfast two masked gunmen killed a man and wounded two as a blast hit City Hall. In Sarajevo Serbs did not withdraw militiamen from Gorazde, undermining UN peace talks efforts.
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