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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1998

Page

4

Protestants clash over Northern Ireland peace deal vote

Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble faces internal Protestant backlash as he defends a peace accord that creates a power sharing assembly with Catholics and the Irish Republic. His party and seven others weigh conditional approval after 22 months of talks amid shouted criticisms at a Belfast forum.

Northern Ireland David Trimble Belfast Trimble Tan Paisley

Kiriyenko Defeated Again in Duma Vote for Russia Prime Minister

Russia’s prime minister nominee Sergei Kiriyenko was defeated in a second Duma ballot as President Yeltsin resubmitted the nomination. The State Duma voted 271 to 115 against him, with 226 votes needed in the 450-member chamber. A third defeat could trigger constitutional moves to dissolve parliament and call new elections.

Boris Yeltsin Sergei Kiriyenko Yeltsin Duma Kiriyenko

Landless peasants protest killings across Brazil

Tens of thousands of landless farm workers and supporters rallied in 23 Brazilian cities demanding trials for police who killed 19 peasants two years ago. Rallies were peaceful in most cities, with Sao Paulo seeing clashes and tear gas. Coffins symbolized the April 17, 1996 Ama zon state Para killings.

Brazil Sao Paulo Amazon Para

Court tosses rugby racial investigation

South Africa's rugby body wins a court ruling nullifying President Mandela's bid to create a commission of inquiry into racism and mismanagement. The Pretoria court gave no reasons. Mandela planned an appeal while the government says it will honor the ruling and halt the probe.

South African Rugby Football Union Pretoria

Pol Pot death tests and cremation plans amid Thai seizure

Thai military investigators collected hair samples teeth photos and fingerprints from Pol Pot's body in a jungle hut to quell doubts about the Khmer Rouge leader's death. Witnesses note the timing amid genocide tribunal pressures while officials debate autopsy and private cremation as observers question the death.

Anlong Cambodia Pol Pot Khmer Rouge

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