Russians Favor Pre Reform Era In Nationwide Poll
Russians prefer life before the market overhaul, with over half saying it was better. Interfax reports 60 percent fear gridlock on the current path. Communist Party leads at 22 percent, Yeltsin’s government 3 percent, while 40 percent back no group.
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Fugitive arrested in 1978 killing ends 19 years on run
Italian authorities captured Enrico Bianco, a former Red Brigades member linked to the 1978 Moro assassination and kidnapping, after a tip led to a Sailboat in Aktion. He had been sentenced in absentia to 10 years and extradition talks are underway.
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Auto theft rift widens Israel Palestine over car crimes
In Hebron region a vast dump of stolen cars signals a cross border trade fueling tensions. Israel reports rising thefts, Palestinians denounce blame while police on both sides claim to crack down with limited cooperation.
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Mandela's ex wife faces accusers before panel
Winnie Madikizela Mandela appears at a Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing in Johannesburg to answer accusations linked to her bodyguards during the 1980s. The commission may grant amnesty to confessors, but she has not sought amnesty, risking later criminal charges. The hearing could influence her bid for ANC deputy presidency as the party confronts internal rifts.
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Canada coping with strike affects mail and business
Canada faces a five day postal strike as CUPE pushes for higher wages and job security. Businesses rely on email and couriers, but mail order firms like Lands End and L L Bean warn of delays. Utilities and credit card firms expect payments via banks despite missed bills.
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