Northern Ireland talks near critical phase in peace bid
British Prime Minister Blair and Irish Premier Ahern press for Protestant support on a cross border deal as Ulster Unionists reject the confidential draft. Ahern meets Sinn Fein and SDLP leaders while violence escalates as a Protestant man is killed near Londonderry.
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Indonesia revises its reform plan to salvage IMF deal
Indonesia reaches a new compromise with the IMF after months of backsliding. The government agrees to privatize 12 state enterprises including telecommunications, mining, and cement firms while preserving subsidies in some sectors to prevent unrest as the 43 billion dollar rescue package restarts amid a deteriorating economy and rising unemployment.
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Referendum on Kosovo mediation put to Belgrade vote
In Belgrade lawmakers approved a referendum on foreign mediation for Kosovo talks. Ethnic Albanians, who are about 90 percent of Kosovo’s population and seek independence, oppose talks without mediators. Milosevic says foreign powers demand aggression, while Kosovo negotiators insist on outside mediators and Serbia withdrawing special forces.
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Yeltsin Uses Kremlin Theater to Back New Prime Minister
In a televised power display in the Kremlin, Boris Yeltsin promoted Sergey Kurtyenko as prime minister and warned opponents not to challenge him. He presented himself as a strong yet reasonable leader aiming to work with the Communist‑dominated lower house while seeking approval for the new premier and possible concessions.
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Haiti turmoil continues as professor Denis nominated for new government
In Port au Prince Haiti lower house declares professor Herve Denis eligible to head a new government though a senator says the nomination doomed. President Rene Preval renominated Denis despite parliamentary rejection in December amid Lavalas claims of provocation.
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Prison break fails as inmate dies in Honduras attempt
One inmate died and eight were wounded when guards stopped an escape at El Porvenir prison on Honduras Caribbean coast. Inmates pretended a scuffle to draw guards, then tried to overpower them. Officials say overcrowding, poor feeding, and limited medical care persist with cells housing over 100 in some cases.
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U S official reassures France on Africa policy aims
Brian Atwood of the U S Agency for International Development told Paris officials on Tuesday that Washington seeks cooperation not conflict in Africa. He stressed the United States wants harmony over hegemony and does not intend to replace France’s traditional influence with competition over interests or prestige.
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