Vatican urges aid for refugees rights and solidarity
The Vatican issued a position paper calling on international solidarity for more than 30 million displaced people. It criticizes forcible repatriation as a human rights violation and urges nations to treat refugees as rights bearing subjects, not objects of aid.
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Group calls loss of rhinos catastrophic in Zimbabwe
HARARE Zimbabwe at least 1500 of the 2000 black rhinoceroses in Zimbabwe have been wiped out by poachers in the past three years according to wildlife groups. The decline underscores a drastic plunge in the country’s once large rhino herd.
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Conservation group cites catastrophic losses of rhinos in Zimbabwe
The Zambezi Society reported Friday that rangers at major southern African nature reserves observed catastrophic losses of the endangered animal. The finding highlights increased threats to rhinos amid conservation programs in Zimbabwe.
Russia backs submarine sales to Iran despite denial
The Moscow Foreign Ministry said Russia will honor Soviet era commitments to sell submarines to Iran and abide by international rules, despite U S opposition and earlier payment problems that paused the deal worth about 750 million dollars. A separate Munich note notes Napoleon I era camp bed and crown replica to be auctioned with an expected minimum of 86000 dollars.
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Separatists Oust Georgian Forces at Black Sea Resort
Abkhazian separatists seized control of Gagra on the Black Sea coast, driving Georgian government troops from the area in what is described as a major victory in the Abkhazia independence campaign. The fighting has persisted for months in the region.
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Turkish destroyer towed home after fatal missile blast
An American missile struck the Muavenet during a NATO exercise off the Turkish coast killing Captain Kudret Gungor and at least four others. U S officials apologized and investigated the incident while Turkish repairs and possible compensation talks began amid concerns over anti US sentiment and NATO unity.
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Gorbachev barred from leaving Russia to testify in Communist party case
Moscow reports say former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has had his passport withheld and is barred from leaving the country until he testifies at a 13 judge tribunal examining the Communist Party. Spokesman Alexander Likhotal said Gorbachev had not been informed of movement limits.
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Georgia Forces Press Abkhazia Conflict Amid Clashes
Fierce fighting Friday killed at least seven Georgian troops and left 74 wounded per Interfax as Georgia moved into Abkhazia to root out supporters of ousted President Gamsakhurdia and secure rail lines. A U N relief agency warned 200000 could flee the Banljuka area as Serb nationalists escalate actions.
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Brazil installs Itamar Franco as acting president
In a four minute ceremony in Brasilia the vice president becomes acting leader as Fernando Collor de Mello is suspended amid a Senate corruption trial.
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Aid to Sarajevo to Reach City Today
Badly needed U.S. aid flights are expected to reach Sarajevo today, the Bosnian capital, a month after the humanitarian airlift was suspended. relief workers brace for continued shortages and call for full access to aid supplies.
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British group marks Day of Courtesy
The Polite Society marked the fifth national Day of Courtesy in London. Founder Rev. Ian Gregory warned that Britons are increasingly rude and aggressive. The event drew little attention as anxiety over manners grows amid new etiquette quizzes and 1990s civility books.
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