Protestants' Sinn Fein Talks Doubt as IRA Supporters Rally
In Belfast, several thousand IRA supporters challenged Protestant leaders to join talks this week. David Trimble, head of the Ulster Unionist Party, refused to confirm sitting with Sinn Fein as Britain and Ireland invite 10 Northern Ireland parties to begin talks on the state's future. Trimble warned against an arrangement aimed at appeasing terrorists.
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France avalanche kills climbers in the Alps
An avalanche sparked by heavy overnight snowfall killed four climbers and injured five in the Barre des Ecrins range of the French Alps. At 12,000 feet, a wall of snow swept down as police said. Rescue teams evacuated 18 more climbers by helicopter amid fears of further slides. Since mid July, over 60 have died in Alps climbing accidents.
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Paraguay primary count suspended amid coup allegations
Paraguay's ruling party halted the presidential primary vote count after claims of bias by Argana, with ex General Lino Oviedo leading at 38 percent and Argana at 34.3 percent. Oviedo faces accusations over a 1996 coup plot while denying intent to disobey retirement orders. European ministers signaled euro launch on January 1, 1999, with rates to be fixed next spring, easing fears of delayed adoption.
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Heavy turnout reshapes Bosnia local elections crowd
Bosnians flooded polling stations amid fears of violence in weekend local elections that could redraw ethnic maps. International officials praised the turnout as a sign democracy hunger though results will take days. The high participation may boost refugees voting in home towns and affect council control, challenging Serb and Muslim cooperation.
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Albright urges Arab states to curb militant funding
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright presses Saudi Arabia Kuwait Oman Qatar Bahrain and the UAE to deny funds to Hamas and other Islamic militants. She calls for prioritizing women’s roles in Arab societies and cautions that steps toward peace are gradual while signaling new talks in Washington New York and a potential Lebanon trip.
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Israel to return half of Palestinian tax revenues
Israel will release about half of tens of millions of dollars in Palestinian tax funds as a goodwill gesture after Palestinian steps against terrorism. The move follows a visit by Secretary of State Albright and aims to ease restrictions in the West Bank and Gaza.
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