Jiang Zemin Sees Positive Path for U S China Ties
In a rare Beidaihe interview at the seaside retreat, Jiang Zemin voiced optimism about smoother China U S relations as Beijing prepares for 2008 Olympics and gradual leadership transitions. He defended policies on Taiwan Tibet and rights, noting mutual desire for better ties while noting Washington's hawkish climate. He met NYT figures to outline China’s path to deeper global engagement under continued Communist Party rule.
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Britons weigh symbolic Northern Ireland power move
Britain eyed a one day suspension of Northern Ireland's power-sharing government to gain leverage ahead of the 1998 peace accord. Officials said direct control from London was likely while a loophole could return powers within 24 hours to buy time for rival parties to resolve coalition disputes including the IRA arsenal issue.
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Land mine deaths threaten peace deal near Skopje
In Macedonia near Skopje a truck struck two land mines killing seven soldiers and wounding four as a convoy passed six miles north of the capital near Liubanei and Liuboten. The Defense Ministry blamed Albanian militants and said the mines were freshly planted while U.S. envoy Percel Pardew voiced cautious optimism about a peace agreement to be signed in Skopje.
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Princess Diana letters to interior decorator head to auction
Bonhams & Brooks will auction handwritten letters and Christmas cards Diana wrote to John Munro, the interior decorator she befriended before her marriage. The items, spanning several years, were gifted by Munro’s family after his 1992 death and are expected to fetch 830 to 2500 dollars each on September 13 in London.
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