Sweden rocked by clash over Chinese prison guard training
Wei Jingsheng, former Chinese prisoner, alleged Swedish training for Chinese officials led to intensified jailer scrutiny of him with four CCTV cameras in his cell. Sweden had signed a 1996 pact with China to educate police and judges on human rights. Officials promised an investigation as debates raged on TV news.
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Former prime minister vows Russia presidency bid in 2000
Viktor Chernomyrdin publicly declares his plan to run for president in 2000 after a week of political turmoil sparked by Boris Yeltsin firing his cabinet. He says Yeltsin agrees with his decision, though clear support is not stated. Analysts weigh his chances against rivals Alexander Lebed, Gennady Zyuganov, and Yuri Luzhkov.
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