Iqra TV Channel Launched To Offer Islamic Programming
The Arab Radio and Television company introduced Iqra a new channel aimed at countering Western programming in the Persian Gulf region. It will be freely broadcast to satellite dish owners across the Middle East Africa and Europe with programs described as devoid of decadence and impropriety suitable for Muslim families.
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Arab Radio and Television Company
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Africa
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Russia to print millions in rubles to cover deficit
Russia plans to print up to 1.2 billion dollars in rubles by year end to cover a 3.2 billion dollar budget shortfall while Revenues for Q4 total about 4.4 billion and spending could reach 7.6 billion. Finance officials and Prime Minister Primakov signaled money printing. Japan pledges 776 million for Africa and education. France faces student protests as Allegre outlines high school funding and staff increases.
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Yevgeny Primakov
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Primakov
Japan
Africa
Masahiko Komura
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Allegre
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Pinochet arrest warrant cites 94 victims in Condor killings
Spanish Judge Bal Tasar Garzon seeks extradition of Augusto Pinochet from London to Spain for genocide torture and terrorism based on 94 victims linked to Operation Condor 1976 83. The addendum names Chilean victims in Argentina including Jose Luis Appel de la Cruz and Carmen Delard and notes Madrid focused on Spanish citizens among the cases.
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Carmen Delard
Buenos Aires
Delard
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Washington
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Congo allies prepare prolonged offensive against eastern rebels
In Harare, Zimbabwe and Angola backed by Namibia, Congo's Laurent Kabila allies plan a costly long war against eastern rebels. Rebel leader Arthur Ngoma warned the fight would be long as rains and cloud cover threaten air power and hinder operations.
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Congo
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Angola
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Ex communists rise to power reshapes Italian politics
Massimo D'Alema, 49, sworn in as Italy's prime minister, leads a coalition from far left to center-right, becoming the first ex Communist to head a major West European government. Bar owner Massimo d'Alema symbolically embodies the shift as Cold War passions flare among Rome's red guardians. U.S. stance remains cautious, accepting him as a democrat and backing NATO involvement.
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Massimo d’Alema
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D’alema
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