Palestinians barred from Israel amid mounting Gaza West Bank tensions
Defense Minister Moshe Arens ordered a travel ban on 1.7 million Palestinians in the occupied territories overnight, restricting entry to Israel for several days. The move follows a wave of attacks by Jews and Arabs, with multiple shootings and stabbings raising fears of a renewed Palestinian uprising.
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Mexico proposes reforms to curb police torture
President Salinas de Gortari proposed changes to the Mexican legal system to limit confessions as sole proof in court. Interrogations would be done by attorney general lawyers with a defense attorney present, making only confessions in that setting admissible. Human rights groups and U S officials welcomed the move as a step toward lawful policing.
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Western nations ease sanctions on China over cooperation
Western diplomats report sanctions on China are being rolled back or eased due to Beijing's cooperation in the Persian Gulf crisis and Cambodia’s civil war. EC foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg and Japan restore ties. top Chinese official Wan Li may visit London for Hong Kong talks amid ongoing defense limits.
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