US ready to relinquish bases in Philippines
A US negotiator said Washington is prepared to give up bases in the Philippines but wants a final decision delayed until the next century and voted on by the Filipino people. The statement opened talks on the future of US military facilities.
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Assad visit raises hopes for hostages
Syrian President Hafez Assad plans to visit Tehran amid signals that some Western hostages held by Shiite militants in Lebanon could be freed soon. Iranian officials say promises exist for possible releases within days.
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Winnie Mandela Charged With Kidnapping in 1988 Case
The government will charge Winnie Mandela with kidnapping and assault over the December 1988 abductions and beatings of four youths at her Johannesburg home. One victim, 14-year-old Stompei Seipei, died, and bodyguards testified she struck the men with a whip. The case arises amid ongoing ANC peace talks and intensifying township violence.
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Salvadoran peace talks collapse in Costa Rica stalls end to war
In San Jose six days of talks between President Alfredo Cristiani's government and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front failed to resolve the future role of the armed forces. The stalemate raises the risk of renewed fighting as guerrillas demand purges of human rights abusers and accountability for crimes. International observers accuse the military of involvement in up to 30,000 murders with no officer tried.
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Soviet legislature divided over economic reform in Kremlin
In Moscow the Supreme Soviet clashed over three reform plans as Prime Minister Ryzhkov hinted at re signing a 500 day market plan. President Gorbachev stayed silent while Sobchak warned of luxury perks and urged shared hardships amid calls for private land ownership.
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