Kurds March in Rome Demand Ocalan Asylum
In Rome a 10,000 strong Kurdish protest presses Italy to grant asylum for Abdullah Ocalan after his arrest at the airport. Italian premier says asylum would be denied unless he renounces terrorism. The move follows protests spreading across Europe as Turkey seeks extradition for trial. The long running conflict has cost about 37,060 lives over 14 years.
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Yugoslavia Pressed to Permit U N War Crimes Tribunal
The United Nations Security Council urged Yugoslavia to allow the Hague based war crimes tribunal to investigate and prosecute abuses in Kosovo and criticized Milosevic for blocking the arrest of three suspects linked to Croatia massacres in 1991. The resolution passed 14 to 0 with China abstaining.
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London Millennium City plan to boost tourism
Britain announced a 10 billion investment to make London the supreme millennium destination. The plan labels England’s capital as London Millennium City and features upgrades to museums and galleries plus 55 new hotels. The centerpiece is the Millennium Dome on the Thames.
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U.N. weapons team returns to Iraq amid cautious optimism
U.N. arms inspectors resumed work in Baghdad after six days out, unpacking equipment and preparing for widespread access to sites. Caroline Cross of UNSCOM said the next days are crucial as inspectors test unfettered access. Prakash Shah called the move a diplomacy triumph amid ongoing tensions.
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Politics overshadow economic meeting at APEC summit
Pacific Rim leaders met in Kuala Lumpur to address Asia's financial crisis while tensions rose over Vice President Gore's remarks in support of Malaysia's reform movement. Malaysian officials warned the speech could threaten democracy, as Gore defended linking reform to economic stability during the APEC gathering.
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North Korea nuclear site suspected amid talks and satellite evidence
U S intelligence now believes a hidden underground facility near Yongbyon is meant to house a reactor to make weapons-grade plutonium. A North Korean food storage claim is dismissed as unlikely. The stake is North Korea’s compliance with aid talks and U S pressure for inspections as President Clinton visits Asia.
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