Soldiers End Five Day Indonesian Parliament Takeover
Indonesian troops broke up a five day student occupation of Parliament in Jakarta after dusk. About 2 000 students were escorted from the building as demonstrations against President Habibie continued. Several protesters were injured lightly and some journalists were beaten during the eviction.
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Okinawa court orders Japan to pay over 10 million for jet noise
The Fukuoka High Court in Naha ruled the Japanese government must compensate 867 residents near Kadena Air Base more than 10 million dollars for years of aircraft noise. The decision declined a ban on nightly flights 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., citing Japan U.S. defense accords.
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Yeltsin Accepts Hard Line on Rail Blocking Miners
President Boris Yeltsin condemned the coal miners strike for blocking railways and warned of incalculable damage to Russia. He announced a criminal probe into legality of actions and said the government cannot print more money to pay bills, signaling a budget restraint amid the wage dispute. The miners claim about 1.45 billion in unpaid wages as mines bear most of the debt.
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