Iliescu defends Ceausescu trial and execution
Romania's new president Ion Iliescu defended the swift trial and execution of Nicolae Ceausescu. Pro-Cceausescu security police attacked Bucharest television but were repelled by the army which controlled most of the capital. The National Salvation Committee announced Ion Iliescu as chairman and Petre Roman as prime minister as it guides a fragile interim government toward free elections.
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Noriega safe: curbside talks fail in Vatican standoff
U S forces around the Vatican embassy report no breakthrough in negotiations over Gen Manuel Noriega. Maxwell Thurman waited outside for six hours as the Bush administration seeks asylum options and possible sanctions against Noriega amid looting cleanup and arrests of his loyalists.
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Vatican says no legal way to hand Noriega to U S authorities
Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro said the Vatican embassy in Panama City cannot transfer Gen Manuel Antonio Noriega to U S authorities. He noted no exile talks have occurred and the embassy may only deal with the Panamanian government while Noriega seeks a legal solution acceptable to both sides.
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Black sells Southam stock ending takeover speculation
Conrad Black disposed of 3.5 million Southam Inc. shares at about a dollar below Friday's close, halting talks of a Black bid to control the communications firm. Southam owns Medicine Hat News and 14 other newspapers and media interests amid ongoing takeover speculation.
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Ottawa cuts postal subsidies shock Canadian magazines
Canadian magazines and weekly newspapers face an uncertain future after Ottawa ended the 122 year old postal subsidy. The replace ment plan with unspecified direct handouts is blamed for a major financial blow to an industry relying on mail subscriptions.
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Nadia Mania Follows Romanians Split in South Florida
Nadia Comaneci’s personal life becomes a media storm as husband Constantin vanishes after joining her in the United States. The couple’s movements spark rumors and confusion amid fans, coaches, and Romanian communities in Florida and beyond.
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Ceausescu Executed for Genocide and Theft of State Funds
Romanian state media portray Nicolae Ceausescu and Elena as monsters akin to Dracula and Hitler after a secret tribunal found them guilty of genocide and undermining the economy. The couple faced execution by firing squad while Romania denounced their rule and recalled a brutal Securitate era.
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Copps Emerges as Force in Grit Leadership Race
Ottawa report notes Sheila Copps, a tall rising figure in the Liberal leadership contest, gains support as Chretien and Martin lag behind. Copps is praised for maturity and fluency in French and Italian, with forums starting Jan 28 ahead of delegate selections beginning Feb 15 in Ontario and Mar 1 elsewhere.
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