ANC nears two thirds majority in South Africa vote
The ANC looks set for a two thirds parliamentary majority after Wednesday's vote, a result that alarms opposition parties. Thabo Mbeki, Mandela's successor, urged humility in a victory speech as turnout neared 84 percent of 18.2 million registered voters. Democratic, Inkatha, and New National parties trailed with varying shares. International observers praised the election as free and fair.
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Government clamps down on Tiananmen anniversary observances
Beijing police kept tight watch on the tenth anniversary of the 1989 Beijing protests. Relatives left flowers at graves as one man briefly displayed a white umbrella with slogans near Tiananmen Square. officers removed him. Five foreign journalists were detained briefly and film seized. Police also detained Liu Feng en route to a church prayer gathering.
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Bank of Scotland ends deal over Robertson dark land remark
The Bank of Scotland plans to end a U.S. telephone banking project with Pat Robertson after Robertson called Scotland a dark land for tolerating homosexuals. BBC sources say executives reviewed the deal, amid customer closures and public pressure following his May 18 remarks on his 700 Club program.
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Ocalan Trial Interruption as Protests Demand Rights
In Imrali Turkey a veteran tore off his prosthetic leg and raised it in court prompting a recess. Judge Okyay adjourned to Tuesday while prosecutors prepare closing arguments amid protests by rebel families and slain soldiers’ relatives.
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Kashmir clashes intensify as India jets strike guerrilla positions
Indian jets pound mountain bunkers in Kashmir for the tenth day as ground fighting escalates with guerrillas accused of Pakistani backing. Pakistan releases an Indian pilot as talks potential, while Delhi and Islamabad spar over dates for high level discussions.
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