Observer Sees Grim Fire of Humanity in North Korea
Tokyo report describes families eating grass and bark, hunger stunting children, and hospitals short of medicine, as U S Rep Tony Hall criticizes North Korea’s regime while urging global aid to relieve famine despite its government’s faults.
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China to sign rights pact amid Western skepticism
Beijing agreed to join the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights by year end to influence UN Human Rights Commission voting in Geneva. Denmark threatened a censure motion drawing Beijing’s threats while the United States pledged support and France opposed a unified EU stance.
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Haiti Election Hits Low Turnout Casts Doubt on Results
Haiti's weekend elections, claimed by Jean-Bertrand Aristide's new party as winning a majority, faced heavy skepticism after international observers estimated turnout just above 6 percent. Critics say lawmakers approved an austerity program that worsened hunger and unemployment, with citizens like Pierre Jean voicing despair.
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Defense chief urges troops to behave in Japan
At Yokota Air Base near Tokyo, Defense Secretary William Cohen urged U S troops to avoid any bad deed that could spoil the Japan alliance. He reminded service members that everything they do reflects on the country as he began his Asia trip with pep talks emphasizing good relations with Japan and troops’ valued work at home.
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Bahrain Plot Prompts U S Military Alert in Gulf
The United States uncovered outlines of a Bahrain dissident terrorist plan to attack U S troops. Bahrain based Shiite Party of God linked to threats leads to heightened alert, restricted liberty, and debarked sailors ban. Embassy warns Americans to avoid public places and travel outside Manama as Fifth Fleet maintains security measures.
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