China accuses U S of meddling over human rights claims
China blasts US criticism as meddling in internal affairs after a State Department report denounced Beijing for widespread abuses including detention without contact, torture, and Tibet repression. A separate Kazakh leak at the Mangistau nuclear plant caused no radiation release, officials say.
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Iranian contest offers gold coins for Rushdie fear tale
Iran's official press agency reports a "great competition" to honor six years since a clerical death decree against Salman Rushdie. The prize is 10 gold coins for the best short story about his fear and anxiety. Entries close April 20 with winners named June 5.
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Leaders meet in Cairo to salvage Israel PLO accord
Israeli Prime Minister Rabin and PLO chief Arafat join Jordan's King Hussein and Egypt's President Mubarak at an iftar in Cairo to save the 1993 pact amid rising violence. Arafat and Abu Irdeineh press for ending closures, redeploying forces, and prisoner releases as attacks persist.
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Russian says Chechnya war won't end soon
Gen. Anatoly Kulikov, new commander of Russian forces in Chechnya, said the main objective of routing the rebel army is achieved but the war will continue. He reported control of three of Grozny's four districts and most of northern Chechnya, while fighting persisted with shelling of Grozny.
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Peru Ecuador border tensions threaten wider war
The Cenepa river jungle border dispute between Peru and Ecuador escalates with fresh fighting. Ecuador urges defense plans while Peru sends medical aid. Presidents Fuji Mori and Duran Ballen promote cease-fire terms, including possible demilitarized zones and observer enforcement.
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