Refugees Flee Chechnya After Russian Attacks
Chechen refugees fled southern Vedeno and Chemberlai regions crossing into Dagestan to escape intensified Russian air and rocket attacks. Interfax reported more than 100 people moved as the 19 month war has killed or wounded tens of thousands, with Yeltsin’s re election promise followed by renewed assaults.
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Vesco goes on trial in Cuba for economic crimes
Fugit ive financier Robert Vesco appears in a Havana court to declare innocence on charges tied to alleged fraud totaling 224 million dollars. He faces up to 20 years in Cuban prison related to drug TX development claims. Meanwhile Japan marks 104th birthday of oldest living twins Kin Narita and Gin Kanie who release fish at a party on Hachijo Island.
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Iran grants amnesty on Prophet's birthday for 263 prisoners
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pardoned or commuted the sentences of 263 prisoners to mark the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. The decree covered those convicted by Islamic and military courts, per IRNA, with no clear indication on political prisoners. Iran observes the prophet's birthday Friday.
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Kashmiri rebels snub U.S. ambassador amid election talks
In Srinagar, Huriyyat Conference leader Omer Farooq refused to meet U S ambassador Frank Wisner citing support for elections. Shabir Shah met Wisner to air rebel objections as India mulls Sen Hank Brown’s Kashmir visit amid a long conflict and proposed local polls.
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Sanctions threaten Burundi economy amid coup turmoil
Burundi could face a trade embargo by East African neighbors after last week's military coup. Burundi relies on coffee and other exports. a sanctions regime could devastate its fragile economy, already strained by civil war and a $1 billion external debt. The Coffee Office warned the move would harm all Burundians, while leaders seek to restore constitutional rule.
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Typhoon Herb hits China after battering Taiwan
Typhoon Herb struck Fujian province in southeast China with sustained winds near 87 mph after sweeping through Taiwan where or and residents faced floods and landslides. In Taiwan at least 14 people died and more than 200 were injured while thousands of homes flooded and 23 people remained missing.
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