Venice Festival Honors Michael Collins Best Picture
Michael Collins won the Venice Film Festival top prize with Liam Neeson named best actor for his performance. Director Neil Jordan defended the film amid British opposition for its portrayal of the IRA founder. Aidan Quinn accepted the actor award for Neeson. Victoire Thivisol won best actress for Pointe.
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Okinawans vote on reducing U S bases in referendum
Okinawa holds a nonbinding referendum on curbing U S troop presence amid post rape tensions. Gov anti base stance faces Tokyo pressure as thousands protest and voters weigh changes to the bilateral security pact and base numbers.
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