U.N. Inspector Faces Tough Talks Over Palace Access
Richard Butler described talks in Baghdad as tough as he urged Iraq to open presidential palaces to arms monitors. Inspections fear concealed documents or weapons parts, with dozens of palaces under scrutiny. Iraq rejects access as three rounds of talks unfold before Saddam Hussein warned of severed ties if work not finished by May 20.
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Suharto Accepts Presidential Bid For Seventh Term
Indonesia faces an economy in crisis as Suharto, 76, accepts nomination to serve a seventh term amid dwindling confidence from markets and the public. Opponents press for resignation before March elections while both domestic and foreign investors pull funds amid doubts about reform and elites’ privileges. In other world news, Yasser Arafat and Shimon Peres sign a World Bank accord in Paris to invest up to 200 million dollars in West Bank and Gaza ventures, as Netanyahu meets Clinton on the peace process. Also, a Hungarian village opens a Tamagotchi Cemetery with a mock funeral for virtual pets, including a Santa Claus tribute and epitaphs.
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European envoy calls for openness as Algeria bombings strike
A British, Austrian and Luxembourg delegation pressed Algeria to allow independent investigations and humanitarian aid during a 24 hour visit. Two bombings hit Algiers and Zeralda killing up to 11 as the EU plans to reopen its Algiers office and invite the Algerian foreign minister to Brussels amid ongoing insurgency-linked violence.
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China pledges no new missile sales to Iran after talks
Defense Secretary Cohen said China has hardened its stance beyond Jiang Zemin’s October pledge, promising no new missile sales or tech transfers to Iran. Cohen noted Chi Haotian’s claim of stopping cruise-missile exports and pressed for a firm policy during meetings in Beijing and Tokyo.
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Debt relief for Africa urged by Archbishop Carey
The Archbishop of Canterbury urged international lenders to mark the new millennium by waiving Africa's crippling debts. Speaking to 500 African Union and UN Economic Commission for Africa representatives, George Carey proposed forgiving up to 90 percent of loans, citing Africa's 235 billion dollars in debt and the need to relieve the continent of unpayable obligations.
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