Romania’s language law alarms, amuses Romans
In Bucharest a new Romanian language rule would require translations for foreign terms at public events and in ads, excluding trademarks. Proponents say it protects national identity, while critics fear hindering language development and warming to outside Europe. Provisional penalties reach 50 million lei. President’s decision awaited.
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Ton Iliescu
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Israeli pullback widens in West Bank towns
Israeli troops withdrew Friday from Jenin and pulled back to the outskirts of Jenin and Bethlehem after digging trenches to curb bombers. They plan to withdraw from Hebron in coming days while prisoners of war controls remain. Palestinians say civilians are confined to their homes as security measures continue. In Medellin Colombia, police hunted rebels after house to house searches, raising the death toll to 11 in Comuna 13 and reporting two soldiers killed by a minefield and four rebels killed in firefights.
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Peace hopes rise as Ivory Coast truce takes hold
After a month of fighting government troops and rebels silenced guns Friday by a cease-fire raising hopes for stability. France and other nations moved to monitor the truce and evacuate foreigners while a West African mediator cautioned no new clashes were confirmed on the first day of the truce. The U.S. urged Americans to leave while possible.
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WFP Suspends Hunger Relief in Zimbabwe Amid Threats
The World Food Program halted indefinite hunger relief in Insiza after ruling party activists threatened aid workers and seized over three tons of donated grain. The move marks Zimbabwe’s first WFP suspension, as authorities fear continued starvation for about 6.7 million people, more than half the population.
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Organization of Rural Associations For Progress
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