Death toll in Kobe tops 4900 as search continues
In Kobe Japan the quake death toll rose past 4900 with 202 still missing after a 7.2 magnitude event Tue. Dogs and people comb ruined buildings while rescue efforts accelerate amid forecasts of heavy rain and landslide risk. Three survivors were pulled from debris Saturday.
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U.S. opens diplomatic channels with Serbs
The United States signals a shift toward dialogue with Bosnian Serbs to end three years of war. Secretary Christopher writes to Serb leaders, a diplomat visits Pale, while the Contact Group works to bridge rifts between the Muslim-led government and Serb forces amid stalled peace talks.
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Secretary of State signals shift in Bosnian Serb diplomacy
Warren Christopher writes to Bosnian Serbs implying a policy shift and ties to informal channels opened by Jimmy Carter’s December visit. Carter secured a four month truce that faces stiff odds without narrowing political gaps. Radovan Karadzic seeks a bargaining path, offering to negotiate on the plan, which he previously rejected as take-it-or-leave-it.
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