Mass grave for quake victims in Mindoro toll rises
In Calapan, Philippines, 23 victims were buried in a mass grave after a devastating earthquake and tidal wave. Mourners wept as coffins were lowered, with nine still missing and 248 injured. Malaybay village suffered extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.
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Ethnic fighting in Bihac region tests Bosnia war balance
In northwestern Bosnia, Muslim led troops clash with Bosnian Serbs and rebel Muslims as the Bihac region remains surrounded by Serb and Croat forces. UN reports up to 20 truckloads of rebel Muslims crossed from Croatia to bolster Serbs amid winter offensives. Also Washington sees Cuba accord overstepping Congress authority per a FAIR lawsuit.
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Nepal Communist alliance leads in early parliamentary vote
Red flags mark Kathmandu as four leftist parties surge in the election. With 41 percent of seats decided the alliance holds 47 seats to Nepali Congress 27. Final results awaited after Tuesday voting disrupted by violence.
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Irish prime minister resigns over choice
Dublin AP report states Prime Minister Albert Reynolds resigns claiming to protect Northern Ireland peace momentum. Deputy Dick Spring leads Labor out over Whelehan nomination to High Court amid Brendan Smyth extradition agitation. Reynolds to meet President Mary Robinson to tender resignation but opts against dissolving parliament.
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Czech Revolution Ends Old Era with Practical New Order
Five years after the Velvet Revolution, Prague shifts from theater to practicality. Martin Smid, once linked to rumors of his death during protests, now works as a computer expert in a private firm. Vaclav Klaus leads a cautious post-Communist shift as Prague attracts foreign tourists and a new generation of residents.
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