Ex-German leader Honecker to testify before panel
Former East German ruler Erich Honecker, 79, was brought from Moscow where he sought refuge at the Chilean Embassy, to Berlin to testify to a Bundestag committee probing arms sales and secret dealings tied to Schalck-Golodkowski. He faces trial on border killings and could get life in prison. trial set for autumn.
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Alexander Schalck-Golodkowski
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Schalck-Golodkowski
West
Peacekeepers fail to halt rebel clashes in Moldova
In Kishinev and Bendery, peacekeepers from Moldova, Russia, and Trans-Dniester attempted to separate warring factions and form a buffer zone but clashes continued. One person was killed and 13 wounded as separatist fighters fired on the police headquarters despite a Russian Moldovan peace accord promising special status for Trans-Dniester.
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Moldova
Ba Mtn
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Dniester
Trans-Dniester
Interior Ministry
Bendery
World Vilamoura Drug Ring Tied to Sicilian Attacks
Portuguese police said they busted an international drug smuggling network in Vilamoura, arresting nine Italians one Englishman and one Dutchwoman with ties to hashish trafficking across southern Spain and Portugal. Seized were five luxury cars 240000 dollars and eight gold watches. Authorities cautioned against linking the group to July 19 car bombings in Sicily.
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Portugal
Sicily
Europe
Spain
Jose Augusto Sousa Martins
Jorge Busio Borsellino
Giovanni Falcone
Italy
Sousa Martins
Associated Press
U S envoy pleads for elections in Haiti
U S Ambassador Alvin Adams, after three years pressing for Haiti’s democratic elections, urged freedom before flying to Washington. He noted the US would not halt its push for free elections despite削 political pressure from Haiti’s regime.
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Haiti
U.S
Alvin Adams
Associated Press
Washington D.C
Adams
Prosper Avril
United States
Former king declines Romania presidential bid
Former King Michael I of Romania rejected opposition calls to run in the elections next month. In a Geneva issued statement he said he cannot be a candidate for any party or coalition, and he would return as king only if the constitution were amended after the September 27 vote. The radio broadcast marked the first time his voice was heard in Romania since his exile 45 years ago.
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Geneva
Michael
Romania
Soldiers maim opposition leader in Bangui protest clash
In Bangui on a Saturday protest, soldiers defeated an opposition leader causing fatal harm and injuring others as public safety forces intervened. Several protesters were arrested, according to Nicolas Tsangaye, president of the Central African Human Rights League.
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Bangui
Central African Republic
Nicolas Tsangaye
Central African Human Rights League
Michael Jackson cancels Wembley show due to illness
Michael Jackson canceled his sold out Wembley stadium concert about 40 minutes before showtime due to virus like symptoms. Spokesman Bob Jones said doctors recommended cancellation and it was unclear if the remaining two London shows would proceed. The event began with Kris Kross and Rosala as planned.
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Michael Jackson
Bob Jones
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Jones
Wembley Stadium
Kris Kross
Rosala
Wembley
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