Clashes Near Albanian Border Leave Kosovar Smugglers Dead
Reports from Serb sources say Albanian smugglers and Yugoslav troops clashed at multiple border points near Pristina and Kosove. Two smugglers were killed, with undisclosed Albanian casualties reported as authorities confiscated arms in Vrbnica. The fighting coincides with international talks on Kosovo autonomy underway in Bonn.
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Ethnic strife grows in Nigeria after Abiola death
Nine Hausa youths were found dead in a Yoruba area of Lagos amid three days of clashes. Riot police and paramilitary troops were deployed to protect mosques as violence expanded. Over 400 arrested and at least 24 killed as supporters blame the northern Hausa military for Mashood Abiola’s death while in custody.
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Russia seeks IMF loan aid and tax reforms to ease crisis
Prime Minister Sergei Kiriyenko told Parliament that Russia faces worsening social tension and a near collapse of financial markets as the government seeks 10 to 15 billion dollars in IMF loans and new tax laws. He cited tax collection failures, oil revenue drops, and a flight of foreign investors as causes of the downturn. the economy contracted 0.2 percent in H1 after 0.8 percent growth last year. President Yeltsin spoke with Germany and France leaders who voiced support for the crisis program.
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Northern Ireland assembly seeks compromise on blocked march
Police officers injured by Irish marchers as Orange Order supporters clash near Portadown. Nine people arrested after barriers breached and fireworks launched. police use plastic bullets. David Trimble and Seamus Mallon press for talks with religious and business leaders to calm tensions.
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Bengal tiger dish sparks protests on Fuji World Gourmet Trip
In Tokyo the AP reports Fuji Television faced angry outcry from animal lovers after airing a Shanghai restaurant segment showing stirfried Bengal tiger Cantonese style. The WWF urged Fuji to note that Bengal tiger trade is banned by the CITES treaty. Sakiko Takada criticized the program for ignoring extinction prevention efforts.
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