Hong Kong lawmakers approve sedition bill before handover
Hong Kong legislators pass a controversial sedition law as Britain paints the last weeks of colonial rule. Outgoing Gov. Chris Patten denounces Beijing’s push for a new order while protests plan to target the harborfront during the midnight handover. Police mark sites near the Convention Center as VIPs, including Prince Charles and Jiang Zemin, attend the ceremony.
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Police riot clashes erupt near Quebec legislature during Fete Nationale
Police fired tear gas to break up crowds near the Quebec legislature as 53 arrests were made to curb rioting on Quebec's province wide holiday. In Montreal 48 were arrested after vandalism on St Catherine Street. Four people, including one officer, injured as riot squads faced rocks and bottles. A Carre Youville square concert drew over 50,000 attendees, running late to deter disturbances.
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Cambodia seeks Pol Pot transfer to a third country
Cambodian officials fear Pol Pot could be assassinated if brought to Phnom Penh for trial. The government seeks extradition to a third country for crimes against humanity, with potential venues including the Netherlands Denmark or Australia. Washington presses for a venue with Canada as a possibility, amid a fragile coalition and ongoing negotiations with Khmer Rouge dissidents.
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Deal aims at disarming Irish paramilitary factions
In Belfast, leaders from pro-British Protestant and Irish Catholic parties were summoned to London to hear a British and Irish government plan to push Northern Ireland militants toward disarmament. The accord, reached in New York during the U N Earth Summit, proposes a subcommittee within peace talks to oversee disarmament efforts as Blair and Bruton participate in negotiations.
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Used 4x4 Trucks and Vans Trade In Listings
A string of advertisements lists several used vehicles for sale including a 1995 GMC 1/2 ton extended cab 4x4 with one owner trade in, a 1995 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 454 V8 auto, a 1994 Chevy 3/4 ton diesel local trade 4x4, a 1994 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Silverado V8 5 speed, a 1994 6.5 diesel auto with 40,000 miles, a 1994 Chevy 4x4 V8 5 speed with 26,000 miles, and a 1994 Mazda B4000 SE 4x4 V6 5-spd loaded with low mileage.
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