Ethnic violence kills 48 in Kirghizia and Uzbeks
Ethnic riots in Kirghizia kill 48 and injure 333, spreading to Uzbekistan. Kirghiz authorities impose a curfew in Frunze and Osh as 4,000 students march on government buildings. Bakatin says troops are being deployed. clashes persist at the Andizhan-Osh border amid protests and police gunfire.
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Voyager I photographs capture solar system mosaic
NASA released a mosaic of 64 images taken from Voyager I showing Neptune, Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter, Earth and Venus from 32 degrees above the ecliptic. Earth appears as a blue dot 6.1 billion kilometres away and the frame marks Voyager I's final approach toward the solar system's edge.
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Ministers review European policy at Turnberry talks
NATO foreign ministers met at Turnberry Scotland to review European security amid hints an accord may allow a united Germany to join NATO. Baker reported progress in talks with Shevardnadze enhancing hopes of East West agreement as Woerner and Hurd voiced cautious optimism.
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GM Trucks Offer Strong on Power and Economy
The ad touts 10.9 percent four year financing or $1000 back on pickups. It claims GM provides larger standard GVWR two wheel drive, better fuel economy, two tier loading, and rust protection with clear coat paint and galvanized steel. It contrasts GM against Ford, urging customers to see Chevy or GMC dealers before the offer ends.
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Mandela kicks off global tour calling for anti apartheid sanctions
Nelson Mandela, 71, who was freed in February after 27 years, began a 13 country mission by appealing to France to maintain sanctions against Pretoria. He warned that apartheid pillars remain and the democratic transformation is far from achieved. He will meet President Mitterrand at the Elysee Palace for talks.
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Mass death sentences in China amid crackdown
Twenty people are sentenced to death in mass trials in China as part of a crackdown on crime. Fourteen were reported to receive death penalties for alleged heinous crimes in Shan dong province in trials held May 24 to 26.
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