China faces fiercest leadership struggle as army balks
Beijing endures martial law chaos as the army hesitates to suppress pro democracy protests. Students and citizens barricade Tiananmen Square, while Li Peng and Zhao Ziyang contend for control. The power struggle widens as the army massed outside Beijing stalls, leaving officials and observers guessing about the regime’s next move.
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Zhao Ziyang becomes students' hero amid Beijing turmoil
Zhao Ziyang, CCP chief, emerges as a symbol for political liberalization as students and workers press for reform. He reportedly opposes hard-liner actions in Tiananmen Square, placing him at odds with Deng Xiaoping and Li Peng. Zhao rose from Sichuan reformer to premier and party leader, championing market-style reforms after Hu Yaobang's ouster and death.
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Bush urges restrained response to Chinese protests
President Bush urged restraint on both sides over China to avoid bloodshed and called on the government to be as forthcoming as possible to meet growing demand for democracy. He said caution is prudent as China pursues change without provoking military confrontation. Officials noted White House delays in reacting publicly to the protests to avoid emboldening demonstrators or provoking violence.
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Berkeley looting rampage shocks city officials
Berkeley police probe a chaotic four hour looting spree that damaged 28 Telegraph Avenue shops near UC Berkeley. About 1,200 people attended, with 12 suspects arrested on looting charges and veteran radical Mike Delacour held on felony vandalism and riot charges.
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Trenchcoat bandit caught by FBI in Western PA banks
FBI agents nabbed Grant McAffee of Munhall labeled trenchcoat bandit who robbed 11 banks across western Pennsylvania since January. He allegedly sought gambling debts with the loot and was linked to the case after a stolen baseball card incident, with authorities noting his resemblance to a surveillance photo from a January 25 Hempfield Township holdup.
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Victims jump to 18 in food poisonings
The outbreak linked to a Mother's Day buffet at the Holiday Inn of Beaver Falls has left 18 people needing treatment for salmonella across three county hospitals. Ellwood City Hospital reports 14 confirmed cases with four hospitalized, one discharged today, three in satisfactory condition. St Francis Hospital confirms two treated. Authorities seek public cooperation.
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