Serbs Signal Compromise on Union of Bosnia Herzegovina
Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic offered a potential Union of Bosnia Herzegovina modeled after the European Union but tied to a separate Bosnian state. He said he would not oppose a union yet demanded an independent foreign and economic policy, a stance unlikely to satisfy Muslims and Croats.
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UN Extends Somalia Peacekeeping One Month
The United Nations Security Council extended the Somalia peacekeeping mission for one month despite mounting violence and U.S. objections. The 14-0 vote with the United States abstaining keeps troops in place while warning factions to pursue peace and threatening to scrap the mission if talks fail.
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Burundi elects Ntibantunganya as president after tense debate
Burundi's National Assembly chose acting president Sylvestre Ntibantunganya to the presidency after months of debate that strained ethnic tensions. An ad hoc committee urged he be named the leader to prevent a civil war like neighboring Rwanda.
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Narco democracy remark sparks U.S. Colombia row
Former U S drug agent Joseph Taft accused Colombia of a narco democracy, prompting denials from the State Department and Colombian officials. Taft claimed drug cartels wield political power and cited tape evidence of Cali cartel donations to President Samper. Gaviria called the remarks unjust, while officials warned of possible defamation suits. The ambassador and State Department disputed Taft’s claims and noted he had retired.
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Mexican congress aide in Ruiz Massieu assassination probe
Police arrested a fugitive congressional aide and questioned a congressman and a former official over the assassination of Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu. The motive remains unclear despite a reported confession by Daniel Aguilar Trevino, 28, charged with shooting the politician.
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