Japan's jobless rate hits record high in April
Japan's unemployment rose to 4.1 percent in April, the highest on record, up from 3.9 percent in March, signaling a deepening slide toward recession as manufacturing and construction weaken. The Nihon Keizai notes Japan and America have reversed roles, with Japan facing problems while the U.S. economy advances. The rate could be higher if measured by U.S. and European standards.
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Italy Shroud of Turin to Go On Display in 2000
The Shroud of Turin will be displayed again in 2000 drawing over 1.3 million visitors since April. A two month showing ends June 14 with expectations of two million viewing the relic. Carbon testing suggested 13th to 14th century origin amid contamination debates. Italy’s display marks a millennium celebration.
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Black general Nyanda heads South Africa military
Gen Siphiwe Nyanda, once an ANC guerrilla foe, becomes the first black commander of South Africa's armed forces. At a ceremony outside Pretoria Mandela praised his conciliatory tone as the military shifts to integration, budget cuts, and a 25,000-person reduction.
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Southeast Asia fires cost billions in damages
A study by the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia and the World Wide Fund for Nature estimates last year’s Indonesian forest fires caused about 4.4 billion dollars in damages. It cites timber losses, agricultural losses, forest benefits, and climate impacts, urging peat forest bans and policy changes to curb repeat burnings.
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Indonesia to allow new political parties under Habibie
President Habibie announced Indonesia will permit the formation of new political parties, easing restrictions that confined parties to three official groups under Suharto. He stressed parties must follow the constitution and Pancasila, and cautioned against ethnic or religious platforms. Political scientist Arbi Sanit warned coalitions could form in a more open Parliament.
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