China veto blocks U.N. observers for Guatemala peace
The U N Security Council failed to approve a resolution to send 155 military observers to monitor Guatemala’s peace deal. China vetoed citing Guatemala Taiwan ties, despite 14 members voting yes. Guatemala defended its relations with Taiwan and urged continued peace efforts.
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United Nations
Guatemala
Taiwan
China
U.N
Council
United States
Russia
Britain
France
Security Council
Beijing
Chen Ranfeng
Marrack Goulding
U.S
Edward Gnehm
Gnehm
Hisashi Owada
Japan
Washington
Pedro Miguel Lamport
United Nations Security Council
Bulgarian protests turn violent over elections in Sofia
Describing a huge turnout, protesters press for immediate elections while clashes erupt with police in Sofia. Police use tear gas and riot gear as violence escalates, injuring dozens and trapping lawmakers amid a national political standoff.
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Sofia
Hoste Yn Nl Ae Jo
Thursda
Zhelyu Zhelev
British official angers Scots with remarks
London AP report says a British government minister provoked Scots by claiming most beggars in London are Scottish and do not need money. He said beggars act by choice while asserting most are Scots, prompting opposition criticism and calls for restraint.
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National Revolutionary Guatemalan Unity
Lamport
London
David Maclean
Inglee
Sateen
Maclean
Home Office
Scotland
Italian cabinet backs law to curb corruption prison terms
Rome AP reports the Italian cabinet endorses a bill allowing suspects in the Kickback City scandal to avoid prison by paying back kickbacks. If approved by Parliament the measure could apply to hundreds of suspects and many in Italy’s political class.
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Rome
Italy
French study links leukemia fears to La Hague plant near Normandy
Government researchers review possible ties between leukemia in children and the La Hague nuclear waste center. Officials cite few confirmed cases while locals question monitoring and safety as Cogema calls the study false and alarmist.
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Corinne
Normandy
la Hague
Jean-Francois Viel
University of Besancon
France
Jobourg
Jean-Charles Duval
Cogema
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