Thai coalition stalls on choosing prime minister successor
Bangkok parliament made no progress in naming a replacement for Suchinda Kraprayoon as protests persist. Acting PM Meechai Ruchupan and Interior Minister Anan Kalinta lifted the Bangkok state of emergency to ease demonstrations after Suchinda's resignation amid a deadly crackdown.
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Soviet Communist Party Faces Trial In Moscow Court
The Constitutional Court opened hearings over the party’s claim of state within a state status and Yeltsin’s ban after the August coup. Gorbachev and other leaders may testify. adjournment set for July 7 as both sides prepare. Some leaders already face treason charges.
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California firm wins go ahead for Flavr Savr tomato
Calgene Inc. received government approval Tuesday to market the Flavr Savr tomato the first whole genetically altered food aimed to stay ripe longer and resist rot. The firm says the tomato remains firm on the vine after ripening and should reach stores by 1993 at a price between green-picked and hothouse varieties.
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Rent-a-family service in Japan shows waning family ties
In Chiba a 60-year-old woman welcomes a couple and their baby as part of a paid three hour visit arranged by the son who is too busy to come home. The service, offered by Japan Efficiency Headquarters, reflects strained intergenerational bonds and the search for connection through paid stand-ins.
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