Britain signs aid deal with Vietnam to boost trade
Britain and Vietnam announced a 77.5 million aid package to spur small scale trade, with Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd signing in Hanoi after a two day visit. The aid, nearly triple Britain’s four year total, will fund grants and low interest loans and focus on Vietnamese use of British products and services.
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Three irrigation workers kidnapped in Zamboanga town
In Siraway, Zamboanga del Norte, three irrigation project workers were abducted by ten gunmen who intruded the bunkhouse late Wednesday. The identity of the captors remains unknown, no ransom is reported, and a release was later described by a worker. The raiders took belongings and $270 in cash.
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Singapore prosecutes U S businessman amid Fay case controversy
Singapore denied targeting Robert Freehill, saying the prosecution stems from an alleged 1992 incident and not from his son Stephen or the Fay case. Selvarajah, Singapore’s charge d’affaires in Washington, defended the action in a Straits Times letter, calling it law taking its course.
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Caribbean peacekeepers back U S Haiti invasion plan
Caribbean soldiers training in Puerto Rico express support for a U S led invasion of Haiti to oust coup leaders and restore constitutional rule. Lt Tybrel Raymond of Antigua and others from Jamaica Belize and Britain say they understand Haitian suffering and warn against Caribbean dictatorship spreading.
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Haitian Leaders Remain Defiant Amid Invasion Pressure
Haitian military rulers refuse to cede power as U.S. invasion threats loom. Emile Jonassaint defends the government while Clinton vows action with 15 U.S. warships nearby. Aristide’s return remains blocked amid embargoes and curfews.
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British medics aid refugees in Kibeho Rwanda
In Kibeho Rwanda British Lance Corporal Richard Hibberd and 23 Parachute Field Ambulance medics treat thousands in refugee camps near Ruhengeri. Since summer they have patched injuries and delivered babies, vaccinating tens of thousands with Doctors Without Borders, amid a vast displacement crisis.
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US seeks South Korea role in North Korea nuclear plan
In Seoul US and South Korean officials pressed for Seoul to lead part of a plan to steer North Korea away from its nuclear program. North Korea yet rejects South Korea built reactors, complicating Geneva talks set for Sept 23 on curbing its weapons drive. Robert Gallucci, lead US negotiator, met in Seoul to discuss replacing Russian reactors with a low plutonium producing plant. South Korea’s Kim Sam hoon said the reactors should be South Korean made given financial realities, as Washington pledged a modern reactor and diplomatic ties if Pyongyang halts weapon work.
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