Prince's Son Declares Cambodian Autonomy and U.N. Exit
Prince Norodom Chakrapong proclaims a King Father Autonomous zone covering about 40 percent of Cambodia and orders all U.N. personnel to leave the region. U.N. staff will withdraw from seven eastern provinces while the military remains. Chakrapong claims action against election irregularities and cites support from Sihanouk, though Hun Sen’s government and many Cambodians oppose the move.
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Cambodia
Norodom
U.N
United Nations
Norodom Chakrapong
Yasushi Akashi
Re Falr
U.N. Security Council
King Father
Viet
Chakrapong
Sihanouk
Rafsanjani Leads Iran Vote as Results Trickled In
Iran's president candidate Rafsanjani held about 63 percent with 8.3 million votes from 13.1 million counted, as three lesser challengers trailed. Final tallies awaited. protesters warned of unrest amid economic reform pressures and calls to privatize state assets.
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Iran
Iraq
Interior Ministry
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Islamic Republic
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France grants police wider power to stop and ID immigrants
Paris AP. France's National Assembly approved a law easing police identity checks on almost anyone deemed suspicious, prompting protests from anti-racism groups. The measure, part of a crime crackdown, allows checks in areas defined by warrants and aims to curb foreign numbers, drawing concerns over civil rights and potential expulsion of unauthorized foreigners.
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France
National Assembly
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National Front
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Assembly
Africa
Nigerian vote on civilian rule in chaos as Tofa saga unfolds
Nigerians vote to end military rule with low turnout and amid confusion. Bashir Othman Tofa faced conflicting accounts of his ability to vote at Kano, with reports of him being blocked by crowds or registered but unable to vote. Election faced last minute legal challenges and chaotic scenes across the country.
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Nigeria
Bashir Othman Tofa
Kano
National Electoral Commission
Hajiya Umna Mohammed
News Agency
of Nigeria
Tofa
Electoral Commission
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