China silences dissent in sweeping human rights report
Washington based report says China silenced public dissent through intimidation and prisons while naming Nigeria Cuba and Burma for severe repression. It cites Madeleine Albright in Beijing after a 1996 trip and condemns India's extrajudicial killings and Pakistan's poor record. The document notes Israeli detentions and clashes with Palestinians and discusses broader global rights issues.
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State Dept Finds Rights Violations Across Regions
The State Department reports widespread human rights abuses in the Balkans and Russia. Executions and torture of detainees are alleged, prison conditions are life threatening, and security officials harass activists, labor leaders, environmentalists and journalists.
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Albright urges Senate to OK chemical weapons treaty
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright urged about 25 Democratic senators to ratify the chemical weapons treaty to keep U S influence in enforcement. She warned that failing to ratify would place the United States with unfriendly regimes and weaken its position on this global issue. The Clinton administration seeks Republican support with senators Warner McCain and Lugar backing ratification. Biden signals possible close vote on the treaty.
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Labor nomination held up for fundraising questions
AP reporting on Alexis Herman and her role as labor secretary amid questions about fundraising, White House coffees, and recruitment of black contributors. Senate Leader Lott demanded clarification and apologized for remarks. White House said Herman had limited involvement, attending six of 102 coffees, none organized by her office.
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