Turkey pulls troops from northern Iraq after six week offensive
ANKARA Turkey announced it has drawn back the last of its forces from northern Iraq six weeks after 35 000 soldiers crossed the border to wipe out Kurdish rebel camps. Defense Minister Mehmet Gohlan said no soldiers remain, following pressure from the United States and NATO allies to end the operation. The March 20 invasion targeted about 20 rebel camps and 2 800 fighters. About 20 000 troops were withdrawn last week and the remainder left on Wednesday.
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Tokyo police plan murder charges against Aum leaders
Police prepare to seek arrest warrants for Shoko Asahara and top Aum Shinrikyo officials tied to the Tokyo subway sarin attack. The report cites unnamed police sources. no public accusation of their release of the nerve agent has been made. Twelve died and 5,500 suffered symptoms.
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Beijing dissident Zhao Fengping dies in long prison term
Zhao Fengping, jailed for backing the 1978 79 democracy movement, is described in a new US human rights report as one of 19 prisoners of conscience enduring lengthy sentences in northeast China. Wei Jingsheng remains the better known dissident and Nobel candidate.
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Moving Cuban refugees from Guantanamo base relief for Pentagon
Washington AP reports about 21 000 Cuban refugees at Guantanamo will be moved over eight months. Gen Jack Sheehan says the operation saves $100 million, reduces daily Pentagon costs, and avoids potential civil disturbances. About 500 Cubans weekly will be flown to the United States, with 30 weeks to finish processing. Eligible refugees who commit crimes or cause disturbances may be sent back to Cuba.
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Refugees at Guantanamo hope to enter United States
At Guantanamo Bay a group of about 14 000 single Cuban men dream of leaving for the United States after a Clinton administration announcement. Refugees celebrate with dancing and songs while the base prepares to relocate families and unaccompanied children. Many aim for Miami as the government plans to move refugees nationwide and reverse decades of policy by sending future rafters back to Cuba.
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Americans imprisoned in Iraq health problems prompt call for release
The State Department urged Iraq to release two Americans, William Barloon and David Caliberti, imprisoned near Baghdad on humanitarian grounds due to health issues. Burns cited chest pains and potential heart concerns, while Iraqi officials claimed one man received medical care and is in good condition. wives arrived in Baghdad to press for their release.
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