Protesters rally against U S Japan drills in Kyushu region
More than 5,000 protesters gathered along the Kawanai River in Ebino to oppose planned U S Japan military exercises. About 800 Japanese and 600 American troops are set to begin a 10 day drill in Kagoshima and Kumamoto prefectures, with protesters voicing opposition to new defense cooperation guidelines from September 1997.
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Indian salt onion shortage triggers mass warehouse raids
Thousands of angry consumers raided warehouses and shops across northern India over the weekend in search of onions salt and potatoes as prices soared. Shortages blamed on poor crops and hoarding. Police called as raids targeted onion warehouses in Etawah and similar incidents occurred in other cities. Government ordered raids on multiple warehouses Saturday night.
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Goteborg fire arson speculation dominates death toll
In Goteborg Sweden investigators face conflicting witness accounts as a dance-hall fire kills 60 youth. Officials reject theories while media report claims of suspects and arson possible. crowds place flowers as a teen survivor recounts the blaze and loss.
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Malaysia dissident Anwar Ibrahim faces corruption and sodomy charges
Former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, once groomed as Mahathir Mohamad's heir, stands trial in Kuala Lumpur on four corruption counts and one sodomy charge amid massive protests and tight security. The case, seen as a test for dissent and human rights in Malaysia, may extend through June with potential sex abuse accusations pending.
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Vigil outside Parliament presses for Pinochet fate
Dozens of campaigners gathered near Westminster urging Britain not to free former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. The 82 year old was arrested in London on a Spanish warrant for murder and torture, with an appeal due before the House of Lords midweek.
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