Sudan strongman accuses U S plots to topple government
In a lengthy interview Maj. Gen. Gaafar Numeiri, Sudan's prime minister and head of the Revolutionary Command Council, claims the United States is plotting to overthrow his six month old regime. He alleges 10 attempts involving armed groups aided by a broadcast station and weapons from Saudi Arabia to spread unrest in southern Sudan. He criticizes U.S. Middle East policy and cites alleged spy flights from bases in Ethiopia. He envisions closer ties with Egypt and Libya and says no government faction holds political party ties.
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Japan seeks stronger role as economic power in Asia
Tokyo reports Japan, long a minor player, is flexing economic muscle to press for a bigger voice in world politics. The piece notes Okinawa talks with Washington and Japan's reliance on the United States security framework as it pursues a more assertive, yet cautious, stance toward Asia including China and the Philippines.
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