China UPI China Cancels Vacations for Government Workers
China orders an end to summer vacations for all government and Communist Party workers nationwide to recoup losses from two months of unrest. The urgent notice, issued by the party Central Committee and State Council, applies to national, provincial and local levels and bars bonuses or gifts as substitutes. Beijing reports about 350 million dollars in direct losses, while Finance Minister Wang Bingqian warns of budget difficulties and calls for stronger revenue collection.
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Row Over Ivory Ban Sparks Rift At Wildlife Meeting
A split among African nations threatens a proposed worldwide ivory trade ban. Southern Africa backs limited continued trade, while East Africa and Kenyan officials press for a total ban to curb poachinging. Delegates debate enforcement measures ahead of a Lausanne conference with broad international backing.
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Rangoon under martial law as protests flare over 1962 riot
Army troops occupied Rangoon enforcing martial law to block student demonstrations marking the destruction of the Rangoon University Students Union in 1962. Police closed roads and patrolled government buildings while students and youths clashed with forces and gathered at the National League for Democracy party office.
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