Dispute Over Farm Subsidies Near Resolution
The United States and the European Community moved toward settling a long running clash over farm subsidies that has blocked a global trade pact. France, however, said the progress was not enough to protect its farmers.
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United States
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Mike Espy
Caldera poised to win Venezuela vote signals policy reversal
Caracas voters await final tally as Rafael Caldera, aged 77, appears set to win. He warned international investors he would halt privatization of state enterprises, slow liberalization of trade, and raise taxes to fund the cash-strapped government.
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Letter bombs shock Austria amid neo Nazi terrorism fears
A wave of letter bombs rattled Austria with one explosion injuring a legal secretary and three more defused as authorities report ten devices exploded or defused since Friday. Chancellor Franz Vranitzky called for national resolve as the country faces a growing threat.
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Sarajevo Shelling Heavier Attack Hurts Dozens
Bosnian capital Sarajevo endured five hours of shelling by Serb forces. Shoppers and mourners were targeted as casualties rose to five dead and at least 27 injured. The strike marked the heaviest bombardment in over a week amid clashes between Serb besiegers and the Bosnian army.
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New Brunswick Tax Fight Slows Cross Border Shopping
Canadian province New Brunswick imposed an 11 percent provincial plus 7 percent national sales tax on cross border purchases, cutting U S shopper traffic and triggering tension with American officials. Maine retailers report a 26 percent drop in third quarter sales and cite border harassment incidents as fueling resentment.
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Berlin spy chief Markus Wolf convicted of treason and bribery
Berlin born Markus Wolf, 70, the East German spy master who ran East Germany’s covert network from 1953 to 1986, was convicted in Duesseldorf of treason and bribery. He received six years in prison but remains free on bond pending appeal as Germany weighs whether former East German agents can be tried for treason.
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