Algerian Workers Strike Over Public Job Cuts
More than 100,000 Algerian metal and steel workers mechanics and customs employees walked out on a one day protest against government plans to cut public jobs. The General Union of Algerian Workers criticized disintegration of social conditions and closures of public sector firms without union consultation as part of broader privatization and cutbacks.
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King Fahd in Critical Condition May Face Surgery
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, in his mid 70s, suffers a gall bladder infection and could undergo gall bladder surgery after an American medical team monitors his condition. The hospital limited visits and barred relatives as officials weigh risky procedure due to age and frail health.
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Pinochet named senator amid Chilean protests
Chilean army general Augusto Pinochet retires as army commander and becomes a life senator, a move critics call incompatible with his dictatorship. Government plans a broad security operation as demonstrations arise. supporters say military backing will defend Pinochet in the Senate.
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Serb pleads guilty to rape before war crimes tribunal
Dragoljub Kunarac, 37, pleaded guilty at the U N tribunal in The Hague to raping four Muslim women in Foca, Bosnia in 1992, marking the first conviction in a case focused on rape as a war crime. He faced life in prison on the rape charge, while denying torture charges. Prosecutors weigh dropping charges to end lengthy trial.
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Sinn Fein Leader Keeps Party Out of Peace Talks
Sinn Fein chief Gerry Adams delays return to Stormont talks citing fundraising travel in the United States. Britain and Ireland back full participation by Sinn Fein, but Adams insists on meeting Prime Minister Blair before rejoining sessions.
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