NATO presses Macedonia over peace plan and arms drive
NATO chief Lord Robertson visits Skopje to press for peace steps and the surrender of weapons by ethnic Albanian rebels. More than 2,000 weapons have been collected as phase two ends, with work continuing despite a stalled parliamentary referendum on constitutional changes and reports of clashes near Tetovo.
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VMRO
Arben Xhaferi
Democratic Party of Albanians
Ratae
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Tetovo
Turks cleared of racism charges by Swiss court
A Swiss court dismissed a 1997 anti racism case against Turkish associations for disputing Armenian genocide. Judge Lienhard Ochsner found no subjective evidence of intent to breach the law, noting the letter expressed Turkish community views. Armenians may appeal, while the case marks a first of its kind globally.
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Mexico and China Reach WTO Entry Agreement
Mexico and China announced a deal on Beijing joining the World Trade Organization, resolving a key dispute over phaseout of protective duties for six years. The accord, signed in Geneva, advances China toward formal approval at a Doha meeting and eventual full membership next year.
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U N Security Council delays Sudan sanctions vote
The U N Security Council postpones a vote on lifting five year old Sudan sanctions due to the terrorist attacks on the United States. France's Jean-David Levitte said discussion and the Sept. 17 vote were postponed and a new date would be set later.
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