China Premier Li Peng Calls Human Rights Abstract Concept
Li Peng said human rights are an abstract concept and China will improve freedoms but will not tolerate foreign criticism or public disorder. He spoke at a two hour NPC news conference amid economic unrest, strikes, and calls to ease political prisoners.
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Dollar opens lower as gold rises on European markets
The dollar weakened at the open on European exchanges with declines in Frankfurt to 1.8880 marks, Zurich to 1.6565 francs, Paris to 6.3735 francs, Brussels to 39.68 francs, and Milan to 1,386.50 lire. The pound traded at $1.6805 in London, down from Friday’s $1.6875.
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Shamir outlines peace proposals amid Washington trip
Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir briefed Labor Party leaders on plans he will present to President Bush in Washington this week. Proposals reportedly include some West Bank and Gaza elections and a framework based on Camp David. Rabin and Peres were not told all details. Egyptian President Mubarak arrives in D.C. as Shamir heads to meet Bush. rights group cites Ketziot camp conditions as violating Geneva rules.
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