Hoyte denounces rigged vote and Jagan swearing in
Guyana losing candidate Desmond Hoyte accuses Elections Commission Chairman Doodnauth Singh of violating the constitution by declaring Janet Jagan the winner while ballots were counted and other members not consulted. He vows to continue contesting the Monday election as an unlawful government governs.
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South Korea pardons two ex leaders in reconciliation bid
President Kim Young Sam and president elect Kim Dae Jung agreed to pardon former leaders Chun Doo Hwan and Roh Tae Woo, jailed for treason and graft after the 1979 coup and 1980 crackdown. They receive pardons to ease economic crisis and foster unity. Twenty three associates also freed. Rescue teams report no survivors among 70 aboard a Yak-42 that crashed near Mount Olympus. The wreckage was found at 4000 feet altitude, 40 miles southwest of Salonica. No survivors.
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Kuwait Leader Attacks Iraq Over Arms Inspections at GCC Summit
Kuwait emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah accused Iraq of evading United Nations weapons inspections and prolonging sanctions that hurt the Iraqi people. He urged full compliance as GCC leaders praised Iran and pressed for a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as capital, while noting the six-nation alliance moves slowly.
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Clinton visit in Sarajevo faces security hurdles in Bosnia
President Clinton plans a Monday trip to Sarajevo to meet Bosnian federation leaders and address citizens, then to Tuzla for a holiday meal with U.S. peacekeepers. A 22‑pound explosive device near a church and terrorism arrests heighten risks as NATO and local police tighten security for the president’s first visit to the war‑torn capital.
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Hezbollah and Israel discuss prisoner swap near Rashaya
Hezbollah deputy leader Sheik Naim Kassem said the guerrilla group and Israel were close to exchanging Lebanese prisoners for Israeli soldiers remains, though Israel denied awareness of any deal. He cited ICRC informing Hezbollah of Israel’s acceptance of conditions and noted remaining details without a timeline.
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