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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

20 Mar 1998

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

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Mar 20, 1998

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8

Pope's Nigeria visit aims to push for democracy and prisoners release

Pope John Paul II travels to Nigeria amid military rule, meeting Gen. Abacha and planning Masses in Abuja Enugu and Onitsha. Bishops and activists urge action on political prisoners, while beatifying Rev. Cyprian Michael Tansi and pressing for reconciliation in a tense, heat‑stressed West Africa.

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Pope to steer clear of wild Lagos during Nigeria visit

AP reports Pope John Paul II will avoid Lagos long nickname as chaotic yet spiritually vibrant. Lagos, a crowded city of about 10 million, faces malaria crime and poverty while residents cling to faith through Islam Christianity and local beliefs amid dire living standards.

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China names Zhu Rongji premier in cautious reform bid

Zhu Rongji made a lively first public appearance as premier, balancing media persona with Communist Party loyalty. He ruled out reevaluating the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown and said nationwide elections are not soon. He pledged to tackle Asia’s financial crisis and revive debt‑ridden state firms within three years while vowing to devote his life to China.

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