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Swiss sociology professor and MP Jean Ziegler, long a critic of banking secrecy, faces renewed attention as banks confront Holocaust asset questions. His new book accuses Swiss banks of prolonging World War II and profiting from Nazi looting, drawing both praise and sharp critique from peers and historians.
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Jean Ziegler
Ziegler
Switzerland
France
Sweden
Portugal
Associated Press
Hitler
Gian Trepp
Swiss Bankers’ Association
Silvia Matile
Beatrix Mesmer
Israeli undercover troops quell Hebron riot in staged takedown
In Hebron Israeli covert units mingled with stone throwers and seized seven rioters at gunpoint. A 17 year old said an undercover agent grabbed him demanding to freeze in Arabic while another youth recounted being held and freed. Netanyahu vowed tougher steps as clashes flare following an anti Muslim flyer incident blamed on the Palestinian Authority.
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Hebron
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel
Netanyahu
Yasser Arafat
Palestinian Authority
PDK Es
Arafat
Mohammed
France backs five nations for NATO expansion at Madrid summit
Paris states support for Romania and Slovenia to join NATO alongside Hungary Poland and the Czech Republic. France, joined by Germany and eight others, seeks consensus to admit the three countries when membership is offered. No formal vote planned, but France pushes for five admits.
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Paris
France
NATO
Washington
Hungary
Poland
Czech Republic
Germany
Romania
Slovenia
Madrid
Yves Dutriaux
Foreign Ministry
Jacques Chirac
Lionel Jospin
Albanian president vows resignation as Socialists win landslide
President Sali Berisha said he would resign after weekend elections as Socialists claim a 52 percent victory and Democrat support collapses. Runoffs are set in 21 zones amid continued unrest and violence that has killed over 1,500 this year. Socialist leader Fatos Nano addressed about 10,000 supporters in Tirana.
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Judith Inc
Associated Press
Tirana
Albania
Sali Berisha
Berisha
Central Electoral Commission
Fatos Nano
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Intrust Credit Code
Auintrust Bank
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Mary Anne
Ge Intrust Bank
Cme
Lie
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Kasay
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Amoco
Batman
Robin
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Indicia
DC Comics
Amoco Oil Company
Ottawa
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