Thailand begins destroying land mine stockpile under Ottawa Treaty
Thailand detonated 1,000 anti personnel mines at a Thai army base as part of a nationwide stockpile destruction under the Ottawa Treaty. The move, ratified last November and effective in March, marks Southeast Asia's first such destruction with more than 100 signatories and a plan to destroy 10,000 mines over 10 days. Gen Vasun Chanarat led Mine Action Center remarks amid applause from diplomats and officials.
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Beijing dissident sues over crackdown and arrests
Leng Wanbao, jailed in the Tiananmen crackdown, filed a suit with Jilin Higher People’s Court seeking 137000 dollars in compensation. The case mirrors a 2 year old ruling that partly overturned convictions of Leng and two former colleagues from First Autoworks, a rare impartial court act amid political pressure.
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Iran minister survives impeachment vote in parliament
After a fiery defense of media tolerance, Atoullah Mohajerani won 135 votes to 121 in secret balloting, preserving his post and boosting President Khatami. The struggle highlighted clashes between reformists and hard-liners over press freedoms and clerical power. Greece launches ad campaign to reassure tourists amid protests and NATO airstrikes. tourism revenue at stake as unrest threatens U.S. visitor numbers.
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Panamanian voters pick new leader in pivotal election
Panamanians vote in the presidential race seen as proof they can run the canal without U.S. control. PRD’s Martin Torrijos and Mireya Moscoso chart canal management on merit, while observers monitor fair vote amid past fraud concerns and a canceled electronic voting plan.
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