Russia halts plan to sell submarines to Iran
Moscow backed away from selling three diesel submarines to Iran amid a dispute over payments for arms and technology. Official Vladimir Pakhomov cited trade payment problems as the reason for delaying the sale, with no schedule set. Western capitals protested, and some Russians doubt a final halt, fearing continued Western pressure on Russia's arms industry.
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Japanese peacekeepers arrive in Cambodia
The first Japanese unit to join a United Nations peacekeeping mission lands in Phnom Penh. A 600 member engineering battalion will rebuild two highways during a six month tour. Commander Major Ikegawa says the force aims to prove Japan as a peaceful democracy.
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Vance Says Bosnian Situation Worse Than Expected
U N envoy Cyrus Vance and Lord Owen toured Banja Luka in Bosnia where Serbs reportedly drive out Croats and Muslims amid ethnic cleansing fears. They faced celebrations by Serbs while Muslim leaders warned of continued danger as Sarajevo and surrounding areas faced shelling and halted aid airlifts.
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Russia weighs missile policy shifts after Yeltsin move
Moscow says Russia still targets the United States with nuclear missiles awaiting a reciprocal American step. Shaposhnikov notes many missiles are off combat duty under START and warns Russia may resume testing if Western powers continue explosive tests. France is the only ally in the testing moratorium.
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