Suharto Questioned as Protests Erupt Across Cities
Indonesia’s former dictator Suharto was questioned by state prosecutors over alleged wealth amassed during his rule. Thousands of students protested in Jakarta and three other cities, denouncing the probe as a sham as riot police clashed near President Habibie’s home. This marks the third time since his resignation that he has been questioned. an earlier probe found no wrongdoing, prompting renewed investigations.
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Mongolian parliament selects Narantsatsral to end gridlock
Mongolia's parliament approves Janlaviin Narantsatsral as prime minister by a 36-21 vote, ending a seven month political crisis after caretaker Tsakhiangin Elbegdorj resigns amid a boycott over privatization of a state bank. The president and parliament had clashed over replacement candidates as a constitutional court barred lawmakers from government service and a senior democratic leader was killed.
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France Channel walker arrested for stroll through tunnel
Aman was arrested Wednesday for walking through the 30 mile under sea tunnel linking England and France. He entered from the English side over the weekend and was seized near Calais after trains surface from beneath the Channel at speeds reaching 92 mph. Police said this was the first reported walk across the Channel, a highly risky feat.
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Germany demands return of East German spy files
Germany's intelligence chief Ernst Uhriau calls on the United States to return East German spy files seized by the CIA at the end of the Cold War. He warns against use by third parties and mentions possible coercion or blackmail of former East German spies. The interview aired on ZDF.
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Violence threatens Clinton Mideast trip
Israeli forces and Palestinian youths clashed across the West Bank amid detentions protests ahead of Clinton’s visit. A Palestinian teenager was killed and many injured as youths threw gasoline bombs and rocks. Israeli troops used tear gas and rubber bullets. Netanyahu warned of halting West Bank withdrawals while reaffirming redeployments per the Wye accord. The violence surfaced on the 11th anniversary of the intifada, echoing earlier clashes.
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Soldier to face court martial after Ramallah attack
Cpl. Assaf Megara, 19, will be charged with not carrying a loaded weapon and leaving base. The army did not charge him for not firing on his attackers who beat him with concrete chunks in Ramallah, amid clashes that prompted Netanyahu to pause troop withdrawal. Ayyad, 16, was reported killed in the violence.
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Kosovo wells poisoned by retreating Serbs
Kosovo wells poisoned by retreating Serbs after Yugoslav forces pulled back. Thousands of residents in at least 58 villages report contaminated wells with dead animals and hazardous materials. Aid groups test and treat water while residents seek uncontaminated sources. ICRC engineer cites deliberate targeting of water as forces withdrew ahead of NATO pressure.
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