Violence erupts in Morotai clash leaves dozens dead
In Indonesia mobs and security forces fought amid fires in Morotai and surrounding areas. Officials report casualties from gunfire and fighting as reinforcements arrive to quell the violence. The unrest marks one of the worst sectarian episodes in the nation’s history with hundreds dead over the past week.
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Ukraine prime minister nears completion of new Cabinet
Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yushchenko pledged to finish forming a new cabinet as he won a second five year term. He said the electoral mandate would speed stalled economic reforms. Several ministers from the outgoing government would stay, including Kravchenko Tarasiuk Kuzmuk Sakhan and Mitiukov. Tyhypko becomes minister of economics.
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Ukraine
Viktor Yushchenko
Yushchenko
Yuriy Kravchenko
Borys Tarasiuk
Oleksandr Kuzmuk
Ivan Sakhan
Thor Mitiukov
Serhiy Tyhypko
Two inmates killed after police raid penitentiary
Riot troops stormed Presidente Bernardes Penitentiary in southeastern Brazil ending a 60 hour rebellion. Police killed two of the uprising's leaders and freed three guards held hostage. Four prisoners wounded. near 800 inmates housed in a facility built for 538.
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Dominica PM announces early elections at New Year ceremony
Prime Minister Edison James said he would dissolve parliament and call elections for January 31 2000 at a sunrise ceremony. He stressed development and warned against mediocrity as Dominica seeks to push costly public works including airport improvements amid economic strains and regional trade tensions.
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