Vietnam blocks new path for missing in action search
A U S intelligence official says Vietnam is imposing new roadblocks in the search for missing Americans. Vietnamese authorities demand interviews with citizens claiming to have seen imprisoned servicemen, which Col John Cole of the DIA says would undermine the investigation's credibility. Kerry questions whether a finite list of live fighting reports could help, but Cole notes disclosure would harm trust.
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World Africa crisis laments urged for more global attention
In Nairobi a U N official warns that Africa's Horn faces the world worst humanitarian crisis as warfare drought and famine bite Somalia and neighboring states. Across 1500 miles millions need emergency food aid with 24 million affected, including 7 million in Ethiopia and 1.3 million in Kenya, while Sudan endures a decade of civil war and relief flights are restricted.
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Explosions near Haitian prime minister's home injure none
Three blasts rocked the Pettinville suburb near army backed Prime Minister Marc Bazin after 10 pm. security forces conducted a daylong search for suspects while the army blamed destabilization forces tied to ousted President Aristide.
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Russia prints rubles at record pace threaten inflation
Moscow reports the government is printing 260 billion rubles monthly, a surge above levels seen in 30 years. Economics Minister Andrei Nechayev cites July policy changes enabling the increase, raising concerns among Western economists about further inflation amid cash shortages and unpaid wages.
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Andrei Nechayev
Pragmatic Professor's Sex Views Shock South Korea
SEOUL South Korea a professor urging premarital sex pornography and legalized abortion has stunned conservatives and sparked a national debate on a broader sexual revolution. In a nation with arranged marriages and adultery penalties, liberal ideas clash with traditional norms as urban areas host red light districts and ongoing indulgence.
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South Korea
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Israel freezes new settlement housing for two weeks
Israel delays land allocations for private settlement housing in Jewish areas for about two weeks. Housing Minister Ben Eliezer ordered a halt as Prime Minister Rabin heads to meet President Bush to discuss settlement activity in the occupied territories. Amikam Shapira of the Land Authority said the pause aims to gauge demand.
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