Turkey snips Euphrates flow at Ataturk dam in ceremony
President Ozal triggered a one month river cut diverting Euphrates water to a reservoir. Syria and Iraq will receive 75 percent less water as engineers fill a new reservoir and install a diversion plug. Turkey says no threat, urges regional cooperation.
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East Germans Race to Shop Amid Planned Price Hikes
East Berlin shoppers flooded stores on Saturday as plans for limited price rises sparked speculation of further increases. Officials push state economy toward a free market while aiming to reduce subsidies on basics like clothing and food, with soon to rise prices for children's items. The budget deficit nears 1.3 billion and FDGB calls for talks on future subsidies.
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Israelis fire at protesters in Gaza West Bank raids
Arab teenager fatally stabbed a man accused of collaborating with Israel in Gaza City as clashes erupted. Israeli troops shot and wounded multiple Palestinians in Gaza and Rafah while arresting dozens in the West Bank raids.
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