Aristide opposes prime minister in Haiti plan
Exiled Haitian President Aristide calls a prime minister appointment in the U S backed plan irresponsible and reiterates demands for a complete Haiti trade embargo. An Aristide spokesman compared the move to sending a leader to the slaughterhouse in Port au Prince.
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Quake kills at least 134 in Sumatra with many injured
A powerful earthquake struck Sumatra just after midnight, burying sleeping residents and destroying buildings. At least 134 people were killed and about 500 seriously hurt, with Lampung province hardest hit. The quake measured 6.5 to 7.2, per officials, complicating rescue efforts amid heavy rains.
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South Korea wary as NK openes to inspections
South Korea applauded North Korea for allowing partial nuclear inspections in Vienna. The pact excludes two suspected fuel sites, leaving questions about weapons development unresolved. President Kim Young-sam welcomed the move, saying the government supports inspections while North Korea denies weapon development. The IAEA board was to meet next week to consider sanctions.
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