Rwanda Votes in First Post Genocide Ethnic Elections
In Kigali and across Rwanda voters braved heavy rain to cast ballots in the first nationwide elections since the genocide. Officials hope the poll will ease tensions between Hutus and Tutsis and focus the nation on rebuilding five years after the killings that claimed hundreds of thousands. A key official urged voters to abandon ethnic lines and elect leaders without bias.
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Trade talks near completion as China considers deal
U S and China push to clinch a WTO accord ahead of Premier Zhu Rongji's Washington visit with Charlene Barshefsky rushing in to accelerate talks. Secretary Daley voiced cautious optimism that a deal is within reach amid progress in final negotiating rounds.
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Carter visits Taiwan amid diplomatic tensions and protests
Carter arrives in Taiwan on an unofficial trip staying through Wednesday to discuss international issues. The visit draws mixed reactions from Taiwan's public. Some call the move a setback to democratization. others deem it ancient history as exchanges continue with Taipei and a private think tank hosts remarks.
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Faithful Muslims threw pebbles at three pillars symbolizing the devil during the final hajj rites in Mina. Security, aid crews, and multilingual guidance helped manage tens of thousands, with the 1998 stampede atrocity still recalled as the crowd dispersed toward Mecca and the Grand Mosque.
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