Nations sign historic land mine ban across world
About 120 nations signed a treaty to ban anti person nel land mines. Prime Minister Chretien led Canada in signing with observers from holdouts watching closely. U N Secretary General Annan called it a milestone and activists praised a global coalition. The pact requires ratification by 40 signatories to enter into force.
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Climate talks inch toward Third World inclusion
On day three of talks in Kyoto, U S and developing nations show cautious movement toward extending emission controls to poorer countries. Delegates from about 150 nations seek a protocol to the 1992 Climate Change Treaty mandating cuts by 34 industrialized nations, while debates continue on extending rules to Third World governments. Scientists warn greenhouse gases could raise global temperatures by up to six degrees by 2100, with rising seas and shifting climates.
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Yeltsin proposes 40 percent cut in Russian forces
President Boris Yeltsin announced in Stockholm that Russia will slash ground and naval forces by 40 percent in 1999 along its northwestern border. Defense Minister Sergeyev confirmed cuts to Kaliningrad, St Petersburg region, and the Baltic and Northern fleets, aiming to ease tensions with Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia amid NATO talks.
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IMF approves multibillion rescue loan for South Korea
After days of talks IMF and South Korea sign a rescue loan, with local reports citing a record 57 billion dollars. The agreement followed late demands by the IMF and was signed by Michel Camdessus and Lim Chang-yuel amid delays.
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