Mexico's top presidential candidate killed by lone gunman
The chief investigator on Mexico's killing of presidential frontrunner Luis Donaldo Colosio has concluded a lone gunman acted, but the case remains open pending legal review and the resignation of special prosecutor Miguel Montes. Montes says Mario Aburto Martinez acted alone.
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Balaguer seeks new Dominican elections within a year
In the Dominican Republic President Joaquin Balaguer proposes fresh elections within a year to defuse fraud allegations from the May 16 vote. International observers cited irregularities, opposition filed charges, but a review committee found most claims groundless. Balaguer leads Pena Gomez by about 30,000 votes. winner must be declared by Aug 16 before the sworn-in date.
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Refugees flood Zaire border near Goma in mass exodus
A massive wave of Hutu refugees pours into Zaire from western Rwanda, with 200,000 to 250,000 crossing three border checkpoints toward Goma. Families carry babies and belongings as relief workers struggle to provide aid amid overflowing fields and a stadium. Up to 900,000 may gather around Goma in coming days.
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