Mexico offers olive branches to Chiapas rebels
Mexico's peace envoy acknowledged the Zapatista National Liberation Army as a political and military group and hinted at possible talks. President Salinas suggested a cease-fire in Chiapas, while troops advance toward rebel-held areas near the Guatemalan border. Manuel Camacho Solis said he had received messages signaling negotiations.
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Chiapas
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Mexico City
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Salinas
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Israel eyes Syrian openness to peace at Geneva summit
Israel hopes President Clinton will press Syria to open borders and establish embassies, advancing normalization. Officials cite expected mentions of peaceful relations, with Rabin cautious on risk and Golan Heights terms, while talks resume in Washington later this month.
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Middle East
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Defense and Foreign Affairs
U.S
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Washington
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Jordan
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Germany debates NATO role amid East bloc tensions
Germany's defense minister urges NATO training and equipment for Soviet satellites to ensure future membership, while Foreign Minister Kinkel warns against steps that could isolate Russia. Chancellor Kohl faces coalition divisions over NATO leadership as he backs the Partnership for Peace with Czechs Poles Slovakians and Hungarians. NATO moves draw comparisons to appeasement debates over Bosnia Yugoslavia and postwar restraint.
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France
Italian premier Ciampi resigns amid looming elections
Premier Carlo Ciampi quit as Italy heads toward parliamentary elections. The 73 year old reformist leader leaves a path to oust the long dominated parties amid a broad corruption probe. President Scalfaro will meet leaders before dissolving Parliament and setting a reform driven campaign.
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