Nicaragua's new president vows unity amid wary division
Nicaragua's new president Aleman pledges to ease poverty and unite a country scarred by civil war while facing threats from police and remnants of the Sandinistas. Ortega warns of violence if Chamorro policies persist as former combatants remain active in the region.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Violeta Chamorro
Aleman
Ortega
Daniel Ortega
Anastazio Somoza
Ido Aleman
National Stadium
Sandinista Party
Turkish legislator Bucak denies mafia link amid immunity bid
Turkish legislator Bucak denies involvement in a mafia scandal and says he is framed by the anti government. Istanbul prosecutor may seek to lift immunity for Bucak while party leader Ciller signals approval. Bucak survived a November car crash that exposed alleged state mob ties and highlighted a militia in Siverek controlling about 2080 fighters. Townspeople accuse the militia of abductions torture and illicit poppy and oil activity.
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Bucak
Es Angecy
Oll Health
Istanbul
Ag Sme
Tene Ciller
Siverek
Ankara
Agar
Ene Repeste Brves
Sait Bs
Eailitie
Germans Debate Holocaust Memorial Plans in Berlin
In Berlin a delayed Holocaust memorial project stalls over how to symbolize grief and responsibility. Panelists weigh victim centered versus perpetrator centered approaches, with nine finalists deemed too monumental. A fresh competition is debated while site plans near the Brandenburg Gate face contention.
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Berlin
Robert Kudielka
Salomon Kom
Helmut Kohl Rer
Kudielka
Kocka
Peter Radunski
Brandenburg Gate
South Korea Faces Nationwide Strike Paralyzing Exports
In Seoul protests blocked a cathedral as unions guard leaders inside seeking repeal of a new labor law. By day 17 of the strike, clashes with police injured several and Ulsan saw battlefield–like scenes as workers vow to widen actions across subways, the mint, and telecoms unless the government backs down.
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Seoul
South Korea
Hean
Yonhapre
Ulsan
Myongdong Cathedral
National Mint
Hi Motor Co. Union
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