Japan leader offers condolences on war victims anniversary
New Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa, who has labeled Japan the aggressor in World War II, for the first time offers condolences to victims in Asia and around the world on the 48th anniversary of Japan's surrender. The ceremony, attended by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, marked a rare shift in tone as Hosokawa’s coalition government seeks clearer apologies.
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Japan
Tokyo
Morihiro Hosokawa
Hosokawa
Takako Doi
Asia
Akihito
Michiko
Liberal Democrats
Yasukuni Shrine
Presidential treatment becomes Nigeria graft phrase
In Lagos a rising bribe phrase presidential treatment highlights allegations that Gen Babangida buys support to extend power. Officials, legislators, and business leaders reportedly accept payments to back an interim government, while rights groups warn of systemic corruption and press crackdowns.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Ibrahim Babangida
Babangida
Aso Rock Villa
Abuja
Tell
Clement Nwankwo
Constitutional Rights Project
Worldwide birth control need rising in developing world
A U S government funded study found about 160 million women worldwide need birth control, 25 percent higher than earlier estimates. The analysis of 150000 women in 20 countries shows high risk pregnancies in North Africa sub Saharan Africa Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean with many not using family planning. Researchers urge expansion of birth control services and better maternal care to reduce deaths and risky births.
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U.S
Third World
North Africa
sub-Saharan Africa
Asia
Latin America
Caribbean
Shea Rutstein
Macro International Inc
Rutstein
Africa
Egypt
Thailand
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