West and East Germany sign treaty for first free elections
In East Berlin the two Germanys signed a historic treaty guiding the first free elections in a unified Germany since 1933. It retains a 5 percent vote hurdle for parties, but allows smaller parties to run on larger party tickets, benefiting groups linked to major coalitions while hurting the ex-Communist aligned Party of Democratic Socialism. Gregor Gysi called the pact election manipulation.
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East Germany
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Baker salutes Mongolia reforms during historic visit
Secretary of State James A. Baker III praised Mongolia's democratic reforms and multi party elections during his first U S visit since 1944. He announced plans to return home soon amid Iraq Kuwait tensions while noting ongoing support for Mongolia's political and economic reform. Baker signed agreements to send Peace Corps volunteers to teach English and discussed trade and consular services. He attended Mongolian cultural events and watched wrestling archery and horse racing. He met President Ochirbat Prime Minister Gunjandorg and Communist Party Chairman Ochirbat and stressed U S support for peaceful democratic change.
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Failed Trinidad coup leaves at least 30 dead
PORT OF SPAIN Trinidad two days after a failed coup by Moslem extremists left at least 30 people dead and 150 wounded. Government spokesman Gregory Shaw said more bodies may be found in Parliament and a police station burned by car bomb. The assault began with a raid on Parliament and a government TV station.
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India backs prime minister in cabinet turmoil
Prime Minister V.P. Singh wins crucial support after sacking his deputy Devi Lal amid fears the move could topple the government. Devi Lal says he will not try to split Janata Dal and may seek to regain influence within the party.
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Bertha Diminishes to Tropical Storm Off Canadian Coast
Bertha weakened from hurricane to tropical storm and kept losing strength after its winds and rain disrupted a freighter near the USS coast. Heavy rainfall warnings for Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island and eastern New Brunswick were discontinued by the Canadian government.
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