Arafat and Barak outline next peace talks at border crossing
A senior U S official said Arafat and Clinton held a 30 minute meeting and planned the next negotiation at Erez between Israel and Gaza focusing on core issues. Washington urged compromise as Barak and Arafat set tentative Thursday or Friday talks amid pressure over the February deadline.
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Clinton urges inclusive global trade at Davos amid protests
President Clinton urged world leaders to avoid excluding the little guys from open markets while endorsing unfettered trade with safeguards for workers and the environment. He warned developing nations against relying only on trade deals and urged openness and accountability in governance as he pressed for a new round of talks.
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Burundian and Tanzanian Ministers Seek Rapid End to Civil War
Defense ministers Cyrille Ndayirukiye and Edgar Maokoka Majogo report improved security along the Burundi Tanzania border and call for a swift end to Burundi's six year civil war. They deny rebel training and back a Mandela mediated peace plan with talks set to resume in Arusha.
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Prosecutor to probe arrest of journalist in Chechnya
Acting President Putin sent a prosecutor to Chechnya to investigate the reported detention of Radio Liberty correspondent Andrei Babitsky. Babitsky has criticized the Chechnya war and was said to lack accreditation. He has been missing since January 15 and faced claims of fighting with armed bands.
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