China urges U S to take realistic trade stance in talks
Beijing says Washington must adopt a more realistic approach in trade negotiations to avoid a trade war. Chinese and U S negotiators held a second day of talks on protecting intellectual property, with both sides declining to disclose details. Chen Jian cited sharp differences over demands that exceed China's capacity as a developing country.
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Nasrin says she would return to Bangladesh if guaranteed safety
Exiled feminist Taslima Nasrin, in Oxford, says she would face blasphemy charges in Bangladesh and accept prison if the government guaranteed her security. She fled in August after death threats and a $5,000 bounty tied to her 1993 novella Shame. In Oran, musician Rachid was reported killed by gunmen linking to an extremist wave during Ramadan.
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Observers to monitor Peru Ecuador border truce
International observers including 10 from the United States will monitor a 2 day old truce in the 48 mile jungle border zone of the Cordillera del Condor. No fighting was reported Wednesday as leaders from Peru and Ecuador confirmed the halt after at least 49 soldiers killed and 100 wounded since Jan 26.
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Israel to Ease West Bank Travel Ban and Autonomy Steps
Prime Minister Rabin and Yasser Arafat agreed to gradually lift the closure of the West Bank and Gaza Strip, allowing 15,000 Palestinian workers to return to Israel. Rabin proposed Arafat’s self rule run Jenin with Israeli security control, while both sides push for troop withdrawal and elections as talks resume in three weeks.
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Yeltsin Defends Chechen Action Amid War Strains
President Boris Yeltsin defended sending Russian troops to Chechnya during the annual state of the nation address. He blamed military leaders for big losses and human rights violations, urged strong spending controls, and emphasized stabilizing the ruble and maintaining ties with Washington amid NATO expansion warnings.
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Truce Holds Yet Clashes Persist in Chechnya
Russian and Chechen forces clashed again after a two day truce began, with artillery and machine gun fire reported south of Grozny. President Yeltsin defended troop deployment while Chechen leader Dudayev dismissed the peace as a prolongation of war.
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Nightclub blaze kills 64 in Taiwan
The Weierkang Club in Taichung was torn by a fire caused by careless gas burner use, killing 64 as authorities probe lax safety standards. Witnesses describe rapid spread amid one exit per floor and iron bars on windows trapping about 120 people. Local officials urge stricter enforcement.
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Convoys Move Food Aid to Starving Bosnians in Bosnia
Two relief convoys headed to northwest Bosnia's Bihac region with food and medicine as malnutrition and hunger worsen. The World Food Program warned aid is small and distribution difficult, risking imminent starvation for 10 to 20 percent of about 200,000 in the enclave. Hospitals report illnesses tied to malnutrition and poor sanitation, including pneumonia and hepatitis.
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