World Serbs pound Gorazde as NATO hesitates
In Gorazde Bosnian Serb forces shelled the town of 65 000 as aid workers begged for relief. NATO delayed air strikes to protect civilians while doctors reported the hospital hit by rockets and shells killing and wounding dozens. The casualty toll rose to 389 dead and 1 324 wounded since the siege began. Diplomats in Brussels discussed expanding NATO’s role, with a final decision expected in days.
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Zulu Election Campaign Surges After Boycott Ends
Jubilant Zulus rally as Inkatha Freedom Party ends boycott ahead of South Africa’s first fully multiracial elections. Inkatha promises constitutional recognition with federal autonomy talks via mediation, while organizers boost polling capacity and voter education for a tight campaign window.
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Buddha tooth relic arrives in Rangoon from China
The Buddha’s tooth relic, believed to date back 2,500 years, arrived in Rangoon from China on Wednesday carried by an elephant aided procession. It was placed on a jewel litter and paraded to the World Peace Pagoda as thousands of devotees lined the three mile route. The relic, loaned by China amid human rights concerns, is to be met with a 45 day public viewing, with Sri Lanka housing the other relic.
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Iraqis vow to barricade in Beirut embassy amid Beirut attack
In Beirut, Lebanon, Sheik Taleb Ali al Suheil was shot to the heart in his apartment on April 12. Police say a single bullet killed him and the assassin used a silenced weapon. Diplomats fled the scene as threats linger and could trigger further evacuations.
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Clinton Pushes for More NATO Air Strikes in Bosnia
President Clinton called for intensified NATO air strikes to halt assaults on Bosnian havens and endorsing the Sarajevo model of a safe zone with heavy weapons withdrawn. NATO signaled willingness but seeks military advisers’ guidance amid limited earlier actions and debate from Sen. McCain.
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