Barak vows peace push with Egypt as Arafat warns delay
Israel's new prime minister Ehud Barak visits Egypt and declares an end to 100 years of conflict while Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat insists no delay on implementing existing peace accords. Barak promises progress with Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and a Gaza West Bank border opening, but Erekat flags urgency and concerns over Wye River implementation and settlement expansions.
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Fierce clashes near Bogota amid rebel army engagement
In mountains south of Bogota near Gutierrez, leftist guerrillas clashed with a mobile army unit. Reports conflicted on tolls with estimates ranging from dozens to at least 38 guerrillas dead and up to 40 soldiers killed, as authorities warned that many were affected on both sides.
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Japan China sign trade deal advancing WTO bid
Beijing moves toward joining the World Trade Organization as Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi reach terms for Beijing's accession amid security concerns. The accord, arrived during Obuchi's visit, signals a diplomatic win for Tokyo despite lingering disputes over defense ties and wartime history.
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